Rock Cale
Aplodactylus lophodon
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
A herbivore of shallow, surf battered rocky shores, the rock cale grazes seaweed just below the churning surface. It gathers where the waves break hardest, scraping algae from the rocks.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Aplodactylidae › Aplodactylus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 313721.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rock Cale live?
- The Rock Cale (Aplodactylus lophodon) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Rock Cale dangerous to divers?
- The Rock Cale is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rock Cale get?
- The Rock Cale grows to about 45 cm.