The Barbed seabass (Malakichthys barbatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Acropomatidae that grows up to 18 cm.
Description
The barbed seabass is a temperate ocean-bass (Acropomatidae) of the continental slope in the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a stocky, silvery body with very large eyes, stout fin spines and a small chin barbel. As a bottom-oriented fish of the dim deep water it snaps at small crustaceans, small fish and zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Barbed seabass?
The Barbed seabass has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Barbed seabass live?
The Barbed seabass lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Barbed seabass get?
The Barbed seabass grows to a maximum of about 18 cm.
Is the Barbed seabass dangerous to humans?
No, the Barbed seabass is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Malakichthys
More from the family Acropomatidae
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