Schindler's Fish
Schindleria praematura
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–130 m
- Max size: 2.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
One of the smallest and shortest lived fishes in the sea, Schindler's fish reaches only about three centimetres and stays transparent and larval looking its whole life, an extreme case of arrested development. It drifts in the plankton around lagoons and nearby waters of the tropical Pacific.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Schindleriidae › Schindleria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282679.
FAQ
- How deep does the Schindler's Fish live?
- The Schindler's Fish (Schindleria praematura) is typically found at 0–130 m.
- Is the Schindler's Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Schindler's Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Schindler's Fish get?
- The Schindler's Fish grows to about 2.5 cm.