Sharpnose Weed Whiting
Siphonognathus caninis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–25 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An elongate, weed mimicking fish of rocky reef edges and drop offs, the weed whiting hangs near the bottom among fine brown and red algae and patchy seagrass. Its slender shape lets it blend into the growth it hides among, in depths from five to twenty five metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Siphonognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282806.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sharpnose Weed Whiting live?
- The Sharpnose Weed Whiting (Siphonognathus caninis) is typically found at 5–25 m.
- Is the Sharpnose Weed Whiting dangerous to divers?
- The Sharpnose Weed Whiting is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sharpnose Weed Whiting get?
- The Sharpnose Weed Whiting grows to about 10 cm.