Deetsie's Cardinalfish
Apogon deetsie
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–53 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
A cardinalfish of moderately deep reefs, it lives down past the usual limits of scuba diving, which is why it turns up only now and then in collections. It stays small, around 12 centimetres, and like other cardinalfish the male likely broods the eggs in his mouth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273003.
FAQ
- How deep does the Deetsie's Cardinalfish live?
- The Deetsie's Cardinalfish (Apogon deetsie) is typically found at 1–53 m.
- Is the Deetsie's Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Deetsie's Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Deetsie's Cardinalfish get?
- The Deetsie's Cardinalfish grows to about 12 cm.