Small-Toothed Whiptail
Pentapodus caninus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–35 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A whiptail that hovers close to the bottom over coral reef areas, alone or in small groups. It takes small fish, larger zooplankton and benthic creatures from around the reef between a couple of metres and thirty five.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Nemipteridae › Pentapodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282205.
FAQ
- How deep does the Small-Toothed Whiptail live?
- The Small-Toothed Whiptail (Pentapodus caninus) is typically found at 2–35 m.
- Is the Small-Toothed Whiptail dangerous to divers?
- The Small-Toothed Whiptail is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Small-Toothed Whiptail get?
- The Small-Toothed Whiptail grows to about 35 cm.