Mozambique Cardinalfish
Taeniamia mozambiquensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 8.9 cm
- For divers: safe
It gathers in loose clusters among branching corals and coralline rock in calm, shallow water down to about fifteen metres. A small cardinalfish under ten centimetres, it is relatively common along its East African range and shelters by day among the coral branches.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Taeniamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1013739.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mozambique Cardinalfish live?
- The Mozambique Cardinalfish (Taeniamia mozambiquensis) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Mozambique Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Mozambique Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mozambique Cardinalfish get?
- The Mozambique Cardinalfish grows to about 8.9 cm.