Eastern Pomfred
Schuettea scalaripinnis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–30 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
A pomfred that schools in coastal bays, sheltered island coves and the seaward parts of large estuaries. It gathers along rocky drop offs draped in kelp between about ten and thirty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Monodactylidae › Schuettea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282689.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eastern Pomfred live?
- The Eastern Pomfred (Schuettea scalaripinnis) is typically found at 10–30 m.
- Is the Eastern Pomfred dangerous to divers?
- The Eastern Pomfred is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Eastern Pomfred get?
- The Eastern Pomfred grows to about 20 cm.