The Ransonnet's surfperch (Neoditrema ransonnetii) is a saltwater fish of the family Embiotocidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
Ransonnet's surfperch is a surfperch (Embiotocidae) from coastal waters of the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a deep, oval, silvery body with fine markings. As a schooling fish it hovers above rocky reefs, kelp and seagrass and snaps at small crustaceans and other zooplankton. Remarkably it bears live young, like all surfperches. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Ransonnet's surfperch?
The Ransonnet's surfperch has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Ransonnet's surfperch live?
The Ransonnet's surfperch lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Ransonnet's surfperch get?
The Ransonnet's surfperch grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Ransonnet's surfperch dangerous to humans?
No, the Ransonnet's surfperch is harmless to humans.
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