Striped Cardinalfish
Apogon robbyi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 3.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The striped cardinalfish turns up in all sorts of cover, from grass flats and sponge bases to anemone tentacles and even the inside of living conch shells. By day it hovers in the shade, then drifts out over sand and grass to feed at night. It grows to about four centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273086.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Cardinalfish live?
- The Striped Cardinalfish (Apogon robbyi) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Striped Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striped Cardinalfish get?
- The Striped Cardinalfish grows to about 3.6 cm.