Lea's Cardinalfish
Taeniamia leai
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
By day it shelters in groups among the corals of shallow coastal and lagoon reefs, then comes out after dark to hunt. A small cardinalfish reaching about nine centimetres, it lives in the first few metres of water close to shore.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Taeniamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1043439.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lea's Cardinalfish live?
- The Lea's Cardinalfish (Taeniamia leai) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Lea's Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Lea's Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lea's Cardinalfish get?
- The Lea's Cardinalfish grows to about 9 cm.