Brazilian Flamefish
Apogon americanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–70 m
- Max size: 10.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cardinalfish of rock pools and reefs, it hides in holes and crevices through the day and emerges after dark. It drifts above the bottom picking plankton, and ranges down to at least fifty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272972.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brazilian Flamefish live?
- The Brazilian Flamefish (Apogon americanus) is typically found at 0–70 m.
- Is the Brazilian Flamefish dangerous to divers?
- The Brazilian Flamefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brazilian Flamefish get?
- The Brazilian Flamefish grows to about 10.1 cm.