Eastern Hulafish
Trachinops taeniatus
- Group: Other
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small schooling fish of inshore waters, it hovers in loose aggregations near reefs. The male takes charge of the eggs, guarding the clutch until the young hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Trachinops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283032.
FAQ
- Is the Eastern Hulafish dangerous to divers?
- The Eastern Hulafish is harmless to divers.