Long-rayed Sand Diver
Trichonotus elegans
Also known as: Elegant Sand Diver, Threadfin Sand Diver
- Elegant Sand Diver
- Threadfin Sand Diver
Overview
Found in harems, hovering above sandy slopes, diving head first into the sand if disturbed, or buried in the sand when there is no current running, over channels, coastal reefs, and deep outer reefs.
Sand Divers get their name because when alarmed or predators are near, they dive into the sand and swim through the sand to safety.
Males displaying filaments in the dorsal fin, which they use to keep the females and juveniles following close behind.
How to identify
- Pattern
- spots
- Fins & Tail
- filament fins
- Behaviour
- buries in sandharemshovering
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Country only · 3
Found in harems, hovering above sandy slopes, diving head first into the sand if disturbed, or buried in the sand when there is no current running, over channels, coastal reefs, and deep outer reefs.
Adult photos 3
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