Paddlefish Cardinalfish
Pseudamia zonata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–35 m
- Max size: 21 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This cardinalfish keeps to the darkest recesses of reef caves, hovering alone where almost no light reaches. Like others of its family, the male broods the eggs in his mouth until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Pseudamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276899.
FAQ
- How deep does the Paddlefish Cardinalfish live?
- The Paddlefish Cardinalfish (Pseudamia zonata) is typically found at 10–35 m.
- Is the Paddlefish Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Paddlefish Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Paddlefish Cardinalfish get?
- The Paddlefish Cardinalfish grows to about 21 cm.