Bluelined Hulafish
Trachinops brauni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–10 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Schooling close to inshore reefs, the bluelined hulafish hangs in the water column picking at drifting food. The male guards the eggs until they hatch, and the fish reaches only about eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Trachinops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283029.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluelined Hulafish live?
- The Bluelined Hulafish (Trachinops brauni) is typically found at 3–10 m.
- Is the Bluelined Hulafish dangerous to divers?
- The Bluelined Hulafish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluelined Hulafish get?
- The Bluelined Hulafish grows to about 8 cm.