Pempheris schomburgki

Various fishes

  • Glassy sweeper
  • Kupfer Beilbauchfisch
  • Koper bijlbuikvis
  • Balayeur cuivré
  • Panzón

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found at the bottom of a hole
  • The species can be found between 3 and 30 Meters.
  • Common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 15 cm

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!