Humpbacked Cardinalfish
Yarica hyalosoma
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This cardinalfish haunts mangrove estuaries, tidal creeks and the lower freshwater reaches of streams, tolerating water that swings from salty to fresh. It hides by day and emerges at night to feed, growing to about the length of a finger.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Yarica
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1016379.
FAQ
- How deep does the Humpbacked Cardinalfish live?
- The Humpbacked Cardinalfish (Yarica hyalosoma) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- Is the Humpbacked Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Humpbacked Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Humpbacked Cardinalfish get?
- The Humpbacked Cardinalfish grows to about 17 cm.