Sea Urchin Cardinal
Siphamia mossambica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–26 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
A tiny cardinalfish that shelters in tide pools among the long spines of Echinothrix and Diadema sea urchins, which keep predators at bay. It grows to about four centimetres and broods its eggs in the mouth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Siphamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209207.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sea Urchin Cardinal live?
- The Sea Urchin Cardinal (Siphamia mossambica) is typically found at 5–26 m.
- Is the Sea Urchin Cardinal dangerous to divers?
- The Sea Urchin Cardinal is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sea Urchin Cardinal get?
- The Sea Urchin Cardinal grows to about 4 cm.