Gelatinous Cardinalfish
Pseudamia gelatinosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–64 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The gelatinous cardinalfish spends the day hidden deep in coral thickets and emerges only at night, so divers rarely meet it. It lives alone in protected bays and lagoon reefs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Pseudamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209298.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gelatinous Cardinalfish live?
- The Gelatinous Cardinalfish (Pseudamia gelatinosa) is typically found at 1–64 m.
- Is the Gelatinous Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Gelatinous Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gelatinous Cardinalfish get?
- The Gelatinous Cardinalfish grows to about 11 cm.