Slender Blindfish
Dermatopsis multiradiatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 11.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A secretive little fish that tucks into crevices on inshore reefs, the blindfish grows no longer than your finger. Females carry developing young inside the body and give birth to fully formed live pups rather than scattering eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Dermatopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 314258.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slender Blindfish live?
- The Slender Blindfish (Dermatopsis multiradiatus) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Slender Blindfish dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Blindfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Blindfish get?
- The Slender Blindfish grows to about 11.5 cm.