Sea Sweep

Scorpis aequipinnis

Sea Sweep

A southern Australian fish of offshore and deeper reefs, the sea sweep feeds in midwater on drifting zooplankton. It often gathers in loose groups above the reef rather than resting on the bottom.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Scorpididae › Scorpis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282728.

FAQ

Is the Sea Sweep dangerous to divers?
The Sea Sweep is harmless to divers.
How big does the Sea Sweep get?
The Sea Sweep grows to about 40 cm.