The Spiny spinybasslet (Acanthoplesiops echinatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Plesiopidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The spiny spinybasslet is a small perch-like fish (Plesiopidae) from shallow reef and rocky water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 4 cm and has a stocky, dark body with a long, spiny dorsal fin and rounded fins. As a shy, cryptic dweller it shelters deep in coral crevices, holes and under stones and snaps at small crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Spiny spinybasslet?
The Spiny spinybasslet has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Spiny spinybasslet live?
The Spiny spinybasslet lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Spiny spinybasslet get?
The Spiny spinybasslet grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Spiny spinybasslet dangerous to humans?
No, the Spiny spinybasslet is harmless to humans.
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