Flame Cardinalfish
Fowleria flammea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 7–30 m
- Max size: 3.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The flame cardinalfish keeps to sheltered lagoon water around scattered coral heads, solitary and so cryptic that it is seldom seen by day. It is a tiny fish of only three centimetres that stays well hidden until dark.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Fowleria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277512.
FAQ
- How deep does the Flame Cardinalfish live?
- The Flame Cardinalfish (Fowleria flammea) is typically found at 7–30 m.
- Is the Flame Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Flame Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Flame Cardinalfish get?
- The Flame Cardinalfish grows to about 3.1 cm.