The Graveldiver (Scytalina cerdale) is a saltwater fish of the family Scytalinidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The graveldiver is a small, eel-like fish (Scytalinidae) from the tidal zone of the northeast Pacific, off the west coast of North America. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a smooth, scaleless, pale body without pelvic fins and with rearward-set dorsal and anal fins. As a burrowing bottom-dweller it wriggles among gravel and coarse sand of the surf and tide pools and hunts small crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Graveldiver?
The Graveldiver has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly white.
Where does the Graveldiver live?
The Graveldiver lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Graveldiver get?
The Graveldiver grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Graveldiver dangerous to humans?
No, the Graveldiver is harmless to humans.
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