Humpback Cardinal

Fibramia lateralis

Humpback Cardinal

The humpback cardinal tolerates a wide range of salinity, turning up in freshwater, estuaries and sheltered inshore reefs among clumps of algae and rubble. It forms aggregations and grows to about eleven centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Fibramia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1043449.

FAQ

How deep does the Humpback Cardinal live?
The Humpback Cardinal (Fibramia lateralis) is typically found at 0–3 m.
Is the Humpback Cardinal dangerous to divers?
The Humpback Cardinal is harmless to divers.
How big does the Humpback Cardinal get?
The Humpback Cardinal grows to about 11 cm.