Sergeant Baker
Latropiscis purpurissatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 100 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A temperate reef fish that rests propped on the bottom, the sergeant baker watches for prey over rocky and sandy ground on the continental shelf. Males carry tall, colourful fin filaments.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Aulopidae › Latropiscis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 318742.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sergeant Baker live?
- The Sergeant Baker (Latropiscis purpurissatus) is typically found at to 100 m.
- Is the Sergeant Baker dangerous to divers?
- The Sergeant Baker is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sergeant Baker get?
- The Sergeant Baker grows to about 60 cm.