Eightspine Cardinalfish
Neamia octospina
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–5 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small nocturnal cardinalfish, it tucks itself among boulders and under debris through the day and emerges after dark to feed. It lives close inshore near reefs and is usually found alone.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Neamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209404.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eightspine Cardinalfish live?
- The Eightspine Cardinalfish (Neamia octospina) is typically found at 3–5 m.
- Is the Eightspine Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Eightspine Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Eightspine Cardinalfish get?
- The Eightspine Cardinalfish grows to about 7 cm.