Slender Weed Whiting
Siphonognathus attenuatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–45 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This slender weed whiting hangs over sandy patches well offshore, weaving among seagrass and low rocky outcrops. Small groups settle at depths of roughly fifteen to twenty metres, where their thin bodies vanish against the weed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Siphonognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282804.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slender Weed Whiting live?
- The Slender Weed Whiting (Siphonognathus attenuatus) is typically found at 15–45 m.
- Is the Slender Weed Whiting dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Weed Whiting is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Weed Whiting get?
- The Slender Weed Whiting grows to about 12 cm.