Bluelip Hamlet
Hypoplectrus affinis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–12 m
- Max size: 9.1 cm
- For divers: safe
A small hamlet of Caribbean coral reefs, it hunts from ambush as a mesopredator, taking smaller fish and crustaceans. Divers find it in the shallows between about two and twelve metres, where it grows no longer than a finger.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Serranidae › Hypoplectrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 314653.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluelip Hamlet live?
- The Bluelip Hamlet (Hypoplectrus affinis) is typically found at 2–12 m.
- Is the Bluelip Hamlet dangerous to divers?
- The Bluelip Hamlet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluelip Hamlet get?
- The Bluelip Hamlet grows to about 9.1 cm.