Crosseyed Cardinalfish
Fowleria aurita
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–37 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A nocturnal cardinalfish of inshore reefs, it commonly tucks among weeds in tide pools by day. It reaches about nine centimetres and ranges from the shallows down to roughly thirty seven metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Fowleria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209401.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crosseyed Cardinalfish live?
- The Crosseyed Cardinalfish (Fowleria aurita) is typically found at 1–37 m.
- Is the Crosseyed Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Crosseyed Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Crosseyed Cardinalfish get?
- The Crosseyed Cardinalfish grows to about 9 cm.