Clearwater Marine Aquarium is full of all sorts of exciting animals! From a Sargassum fish to a cane toad, there are a number of different creatures that are worth learning about.
Where to See
Sargassum fish
Sargassum fish
(Histrio, histrio)
- AVERAGE SIZE
- Max 7.87 inches long
- HABITAT
- The sargassum fish are typically found in marine waters with a depth of 35.3 feet. They spend most of their lives living among floating sargassum algae beds. They can also be seen in inshore environments after storms.
- DIET
- Shrimp and other fish found in the sargassum beds
- LIFESPAN
- 5 years
- RANGE
- Found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. The Indian Ocean from the tip of South Africa over to Australia and New Zealand. Additionally they are found in the Western Atlantic from Maine to Uruguay.
Conservation Efforts:
The sargassum fish has a healthy wild population and is not endangered. However, efforts are underway to preserve and manage the Sargassum beds they rely on.
How You Can Help:
To protect sargassum fish and their natural habitats, keep our waterways clean, pick up trash when visiting the beach, and be mindful of pesticide use that can harm our waterways.