Dussumier's Ponyfish
Karalla dussumieri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–40 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silvery ponyfish of coral sand bottoms that also pushes into estuaries, Dussumier's ponyfish travels in schools and protrudes its tube like mouth to pick up tiny prey. It eats crustaceans, worms, bivalves and other small invertebrates, and is sold dried and salted.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Leiognathidae › Karalla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 713339.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dussumier's Ponyfish live?
- The Dussumier's Ponyfish (Karalla dussumieri) is typically found at 10–40 m.
- Is the Dussumier's Ponyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Dussumier's Ponyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dussumier's Ponyfish get?
- The Dussumier's Ponyfish grows to about 14 cm.