Weed Cardinalfish
Foa brachygramma
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–134 m
- Max size: 6.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cardinalfish of seagrass, algae and rubble in shallow sheltered water, it readily moves into brackish and even fresh water. Barely six centimetres long, it hugs the bottom but will rise just above it to feed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Foa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209399.
FAQ
- How deep does the Weed Cardinalfish live?
- The Weed Cardinalfish (Foa brachygramma) is typically found at 0–134 m.
- Is the Weed Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Weed Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Weed Cardinalfish get?
- The Weed Cardinalfish grows to about 6.4 cm.