Orangefin Ponyfish
Photopectoralis bindus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–160 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silvery ponyfish of muddy sand bottoms in coastal waters, it forms schools and often pushes into estuaries. It ranges from shallows down to about 160 metres, reaches roughly 14 centimetres, and is used in Chinese medicine.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Leiognathidae › Photopectoralis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398536.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orangefin Ponyfish live?
- The Orangefin Ponyfish (Photopectoralis bindus) is typically found at 2–160 m.
- Is the Orangefin Ponyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Orangefin Ponyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orangefin Ponyfish get?
- The Orangefin Ponyfish grows to about 14 cm.