Stenopus spinosus
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is found in a sheltered zone
- The species can be found between 1 and 700 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- The species is territorial
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal is a cleaner for other fishes
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 8 cm
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
- Diet : Zooplankton -
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Orange shrimp
Mittelmeer-Scherengarnele
Crevette jaune cavernicole
Camaròn espinoso
Alifantozza rossa