Half-Barred Cardinal
Fibramia thermalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small cardinalfish hides through the day and comes out to feed at night, gathering in little schools over coastal reefs no deeper than about 20 metres. It shelters among rocks and corals of sheltered lagoons and often drifts through seagrass beds.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Fibramia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1043447.
FAQ
- How deep does the Half-Barred Cardinal live?
- The Half-Barred Cardinal (Fibramia thermalis) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Half-Barred Cardinal dangerous to divers?
- The Half-Barred Cardinal is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Half-Barred Cardinal get?
- The Half-Barred Cardinal grows to about 8.5 cm.