The Pulsing luminous roughy (Aulotrachichthys pulsator) is a saltwater fish of the family Trachichthyidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Pulsing luminous roughy is a roughy (Trachichthyidae) from deeper rocky and slope water around Australia and the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, reddish body with large eyes, spiny scales and a light organ on the belly. As a nocturnal fish it shelters in caves and crevices by day and hunts small plankton and small crustaceans at night. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pulsing luminous roughy?
The Pulsing luminous roughy has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Pulsing luminous roughy live?
The Pulsing luminous roughy lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Pulsing luminous roughy get?
The Pulsing luminous roughy grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Pulsing luminous roughy dangerous to humans?
No, the Pulsing luminous roughy is harmless to humans.
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