Spadefish
Chaetodipterus faber
Sighting evidence at U-352, North Carolina
Photo: Brian Gratwicke · CC BY
Atlantic spadefish school in the hundreds around the superstructure of U-352 during summer months, forming shimmering silver clouds that drift through the conning tower. They are highly attracted to divers and will often hover within arm's reach, making them a favourite photographic subject. Juveniles mimic dead leaves floating at the surface, a remarkable camouflage strategy before they develop their bold striped adult colouring.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Spadefish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.