High-Hat
Pareques acuminatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–100 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Boldly barred in black and white, the high hat is a drum that haunts clear reef waters and the eroded edges of seagrass beds. Young fish gather in small groups of the same age under ledges and in sand pockets, and adults reach about 23 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Pareques
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282139.
FAQ
- How deep does the High-Hat live?
- The High-Hat (Pareques acuminatus) is typically found at 1–100 m.
- Is the High-Hat dangerous to divers?
- The High-Hat is harmless to divers.
- How big does the High-Hat get?
- The High-Hat grows to about 23 cm.