Pink Seaperch
Zalembius rosaceus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–229 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small surfperch that lives deeper than most of its relatives, it forages offshore over the bottom down to a couple of hundred metres. The female nurtures her young inside her body and gives birth to fully formed pups.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Embiotocidae › Zalembius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283202.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pink Seaperch live?
- The Pink Seaperch (Zalembius rosaceus) is typically found at 8–229 m.
- Is the Pink Seaperch dangerous to divers?
- The Pink Seaperch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pink Seaperch get?
- The Pink Seaperch grows to about 20 cm.