The Ocellated plesiops (Plesiops nigricans) is a saltwater fish of the family Plesiopidae that grows up to 17 cm.
Want the complete picture on the Ocellated plesiops?
Description
The whitespotted longfin is a longfin (Plesiopidae) from the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The species is small and has a dark body with light spots and large, rounded fins. Adults inhabit coral reefs, where they hide in holes and crevices by day. At night they emerge to hunt small crustaceans and small fishes. During breeding the male guards the egg clutch. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Ocellated plesiops?
The Ocellated plesiops has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Dark with pale spots; nocturnal, the male guards the egg clutch in a burrow.
Where does the Ocellated plesiops live?
The Ocellated plesiops lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Red Sea and Gulf of Aden; coral reefs.
How big does the Ocellated plesiops get?
The Ocellated plesiops grows to a maximum of about 17 cm.
Is the Ocellated plesiops dangerous to humans?
No, the Ocellated plesiops is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Ocellated plesiops edible?
The Ocellated plesiops is not usually eaten.
More photos
Want the complete picture on the Ocellated plesiops?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Ocellated plesiops is one of 12,519 species in the app.
Or scan with your phone
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
For anglers
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Plesiops
More from the family Plesiopidae
Want the complete picture on the Ocellated plesiops?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Ocellated plesiops is one of 12,519 species in the app.
Or scan with your phone