Golden Fairy Basslet

Gramma dejongi

Golden Fairy Basslet

A jewel of a fish no longer than your thumb, the golden fairy basslet hovers along shaded reef walls in shallow water. It is known only from a few Caribbean sites and remains rare enough that its status is still listed as Data Deficient.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Grammatidae › Gramma

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 593474.

FAQ

How deep does the Golden Fairy Basslet live?
The Golden Fairy Basslet (Gramma dejongi) is typically found at 5–30 m.
How big does the Golden Fairy Basslet get?
The Golden Fairy Basslet grows to about 4.5 cm.