Calloplesiops altivelis

  • Comet
  • Mirakelfisch
  • Komeetvis rifwachter
  • Poisson-comète
  • Beta marino
  • Pesce cometa

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

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 50 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 20 cm
  • Maximum age known : 9 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes -
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.