Steene's Prettyfin
Steeneichthys plesiopsus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 35 m
- Max size: 3 cm
- For divers: safe
A tiny prettyfin of inshore coral reefs, it keeps to the bottom and grows to only about 3 centimetres. The male stands guard over the eggs, a habit shared across its family of secretive reef dwellers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Steeneichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282876.
FAQ
- How deep does the Steene's Prettyfin live?
- The Steene's Prettyfin (Steeneichthys plesiopsus) is typically found at to 35 m.
- Is the Steene's Prettyfin dangerous to divers?
- The Steene's Prettyfin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Steene's Prettyfin get?
- The Steene's Prettyfin grows to about 3 cm.