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ALEXANDRE MEINESZ

Forkbeard

In Dive.Explo360: Mediterranean · Northeast Atlantic · Atlantic Ocean

Often seen motionless beneath an overhang or inside a wreck, the Forkbeard is recognised by its large eyes and fine sensory whiskers. At nightfall, this inconspicuous predator leaves its refuge to explore rocky seabeds in search of prey.

Habitat de Forkbeard Habitat
Wreck, Detrital bottom, Rocky habitat
Profondeur de Forkbeard Depth
16-614 m
Groupe biologique de Forkbeard Group
Demersal fish
Rôle écologique de Forkbeard Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

This elongated fish has a greyish-brown to beige colour, often quite inconspicuous. It has a broad head with large eyes and two barbels beneath the head, which it uses to detect prey. Its fins are long and flexible, with a very well-developed second dorsal fin extending towards the rear of the body.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

It lives on rocky seabeds, in fissures, caves or wrecks. During the day, it stays hidden in these shelters and rarely comes out. It becomes active at night.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

It is a nocturnal predator that feeds on small fish, crustaceans and worms, locating them in particular through its sensitive barbels.

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