Luminous Cardinalfish
Rhabdamia gracilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–91 m
- Max size: 7.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small, near transparent cardinalfish gathers in large schools above lagoon and coastal reefs. It feeds both by day in the currents over the reef and again at night, and grows to only about 7 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Rhabdamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209406.
FAQ
- How deep does the Luminous Cardinalfish live?
- The Luminous Cardinalfish (Rhabdamia gracilis) is typically found at 3–91 m.
- Is the Luminous Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Luminous Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Luminous Cardinalfish get?
- The Luminous Cardinalfish grows to about 7.4 cm.