The Rhomboid ponyfish (Gazza rhombea) is a saltwater fish of the family Leiognathidae that grows up to 18 cm.
Description
The rhomboid ponyfish is a ponyfish (Leiognathidae) from shallow coastal and estuarine water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a deep, diamond-shaped, strongly laterally compressed, bright-silvery body with a far-protrusible, tube-like mouth bearing small canines. As a schooling fish it swims over sand and mud bottoms and sucks up small crustaceans, worms and zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Rhomboid ponyfish?
The Rhomboid ponyfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Rhomboid ponyfish live?
The Rhomboid ponyfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Rhomboid ponyfish get?
The Rhomboid ponyfish grows to a maximum of about 18 cm.
Is the Rhomboid ponyfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Rhomboid ponyfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Gazza
More from the family Leiognathidae
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