The Tau sandburrower (Chalixodytes tauensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Creediidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Tau sandburrower is a sandburrower (Creediidae) from shallow, clear sandy water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, translucent, sandy body with a projecting lower jaw and high-set eyes. As a bottom-dweller it dives lightning-fast into loose sand and waits there half-buried for small zooplankton and small crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Tau sandburrower?
The Tau sandburrower has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Tau sandburrower live?
The Tau sandburrower lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Tau sandburrower get?
The Tau sandburrower grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Tau sandburrower dangerous to humans?
No, the Tau sandburrower is harmless to humans.
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