Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 1.6 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Seven long, threadlike spines rise into a fan from the back of the roosterfish, giving this powerful eastern Pacific gamefish its name and crest. It patrols shallow sandy shores and surf beaches, while the young shelter in tide pools, and it can reach more than a metre and a half.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Nematistiidae › Nematistius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281664.
FAQ
- Is the Roosterfish dangerous to divers?
- The Roosterfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Roosterfish get?
- The Roosterfish grows to about 1.6 m.