Twinspot Cardinalfish
Taeniamia biguttata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–33 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The twinspot cardinalfish hovers in small groups inside the recesses of caves on inshore reefs in bays and lagoons. Like other cardinalfish the male shelters the eggs in his mouth until they hatch. It reaches about 11 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Taeniamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1014189.
FAQ
- How deep does the Twinspot Cardinalfish live?
- The Twinspot Cardinalfish (Taeniamia biguttata) is typically found at 0–33 m.
- Is the Twinspot Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Twinspot Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Twinspot Cardinalfish get?
- The Twinspot Cardinalfish grows to about 11 cm.