Goldstripe Ponyfish

Karalla daura

Goldstripe Ponyfish

A small silvery ponyfish of shallow muddy coastal water, it schools in numbers and can shoot its mouth forward into a tube to suck up prey. It feeds on worms, small shellfish, crustaceans and sponges, and reaches about fourteen centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Leiognathidae › Karalla

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 713338.

FAQ

How deep does the Goldstripe Ponyfish live?
The Goldstripe Ponyfish (Karalla daura) is typically found at 1–40 m.
Is the Goldstripe Ponyfish dangerous to divers?
The Goldstripe Ponyfish is harmless to divers.
How big does the Goldstripe Ponyfish get?
The Goldstripe Ponyfish grows to about 14 cm.