Mimic Cardinalfish
Apogon phenax
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–50 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Tucked into coral and rocky areas with little sand, the mimic cardinalfish closely resembles a neighbouring relative that shares its range. It is a small fish of about eight centimetres, easy to confuse with its look alike.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273069.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mimic Cardinalfish live?
- The Mimic Cardinalfish (Apogon phenax) is typically found at 3–50 m.
- Is the Mimic Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Mimic Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mimic Cardinalfish get?
- The Mimic Cardinalfish grows to about 7.5 cm.