Longspine Cardinalfish
Apogon doryssa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 4–21 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cardinalfish of reef flats, lagoons and seaward slopes, it hides by day and emerges at night to forage down to about 25 metres. Solitary and secretive, it grows no longer than your thumb.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209363.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longspine Cardinalfish live?
- The Longspine Cardinalfish (Apogon doryssa) is typically found at 4–21 m.
- Is the Longspine Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Longspine Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longspine Cardinalfish get?
- The Longspine Cardinalfish grows to about 8 cm.