Fishing for Natal fingerfin

Chirodactylus jessicalenorum

The Natal fingerfin is a coastal fish known for its elongated fins and silvery body. Typically reaching up to 12 inches in length and weighing around 2 pounds, it inhabits rocky reefs and kelp forests. Its diet consists mainly of small crustaceans and algae. The Natal fingerfin exhibits solitary behavior, often seen foraging near the ocean floor. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Data deficient

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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