Little Weed Whiting

Neoodax balteatus

Little Weed Whiting

A slim weed whiting of estuaries and sheltered inshore water, it threads through seagrass beds and shallow rocky reefs, usually in less than fifteen metres. Its narrow body and green tones blend into the grass it lives among, reaching about twenty centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Neoodax

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281694.

FAQ

How deep does the Little Weed Whiting live?
The Little Weed Whiting (Neoodax balteatus) is typically found at 1–22 m.
Is the Little Weed Whiting dangerous to divers?
The Little Weed Whiting is harmless to divers.
How big does the Little Weed Whiting get?
The Little Weed Whiting grows to about 14 cm.