Tubemouth
Siphonognathus argyrophanes
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–40 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An extraordinarily long, thin fish that grows to about 40 centimetres yet stays pencil slender, hiding among thick seagrass like Posidonia in sheltered bays. Its tubular snout and stick like body let it vanish among the blades.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Siphonognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282803.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tubemouth live?
- The Tubemouth (Siphonognathus argyrophanes) is typically found at 1–40 m.
- Is the Tubemouth dangerous to divers?
- The Tubemouth is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tubemouth get?
- The Tubemouth grows to about 40 cm.