Mangrove Cardinalfish
Apogon ceramensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cardinalfish of mangroves and sheltered brackish shallows, found in aggregations in water just a few metres deep. It hides by day and feeds at night, and as in its family the male broods the eggs in his mouth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272993.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mangrove Cardinalfish live?
- The Mangrove Cardinalfish (Apogon ceramensis) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Mangrove Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Mangrove Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mangrove Cardinalfish get?
- The Mangrove Cardinalfish grows to about 8 cm.