Fin's Fish Guide
Smallscale codlet
The Smallscale codlet (Bregmaceros nectabanus) is a saltwater fish of the family Bregmacerotidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The smallscale codlet is a small, slender codlet that occurs widely in the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the Indian Ocean and the tropical western Pacific. The species grows to about 8 cm and has an elongate, yellowish-white body with a brownish stripe along each side of the back. It lives in open coastal water to about 350 metres and makes daily vertical migrations, moving into and out of oxygen-poor water. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Smallscale codlet?
The Smallscale codlet has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Makes daily vertical migrations into and out of oxygen-poor water
Where does the Smallscale codlet live?
The Smallscale codlet lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water. Widespread (tropical-subtropical)
How big does the Smallscale codlet get?
The Smallscale codlet grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Smallscale codlet dangerous to humans?
No, the Smallscale codlet is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Smallscale codlet edible?
The Smallscale codlet is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Bregmaceros
More from the family Bregmacerotidae
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