Amboina Cardinalfish
Fibramia amboinensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–5 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
This little cardinalfish lives where the sea meets the rivers, among mangrove roots and brackish river mouths, and slips into freshwater on the low tide. The male broods the eggs in his mouth until they hatch. So little is recorded of it that its status stays Data Deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Fibramia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1043448.
FAQ
- How deep does the Amboina Cardinalfish live?
- The Amboina Cardinalfish (Fibramia amboinensis) is typically found at 2–5 m.
- Is the Amboina Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Amboina Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Amboina Cardinalfish get?
- The Amboina Cardinalfish grows to about 7 cm.