Marbled Cardinalfish
Fowleria marmorata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–37 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A nocturnal cardinalfish that stays solitary and hidden by day, the marbled cardinalfish tucks into rocky bottoms and coral rubble slopes close inshore. It is a small, cryptic fish reaching about eight centimetres, emerging after dark to feed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Fowleria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277514.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marbled Cardinalfish live?
- The Marbled Cardinalfish (Fowleria marmorata) is typically found at 0–37 m.
- Is the Marbled Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Marbled Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marbled Cardinalfish get?
- The Marbled Cardinalfish grows to about 7.5 cm.