Threadfin Bass
Pronotogrammus multifasciatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–200 m
- Max size: 28.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Living over rough, deep reefs down to about 200 metres, the threadfin bass picks small planktonic crustaceans out of the water around the rock. It grows to roughly 30 centimetres and belongs to the anthias group, brightly coloured fishes that hover in aggregations off the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Pronotogrammus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282366.
FAQ
- How deep does the Threadfin Bass live?
- The Threadfin Bass (Pronotogrammus multifasciatus) is typically found at 40–200 m.
- Is the Threadfin Bass dangerous to divers?
- The Threadfin Bass is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Threadfin Bass get?
- The Threadfin Bass grows to about 28.5 cm.