Slope Soapfish
Rypticus carpenteri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 8.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This soapfish lives along steep slopes and vertical walls, tucked among coral and rock where there is plenty of relief to hide in. Most have been collected around 17 metres, and like other soapfishes it can release a soapy toxin into the water when stressed. It reaches roughly nine centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Grammistidae › Rypticus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712600.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slope Soapfish live?
- The Slope Soapfish (Rypticus carpenteri) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Slope Soapfish dangerous to divers?
- The Slope Soapfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slope Soapfish get?
- The Slope Soapfish grows to about 8.6 cm.