Wood's Siphonfish
Siphamia cephalotes
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–7 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
This little siphonfish carries a light producing organ and gathers in schools near kelp and seagrass beds of Zostera or Posidonia between about 1 and 10 metres. It lives over soft bottoms in coastal bays and the lower reaches of estuaries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Siphamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277694.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wood's Siphonfish live?
- The Wood's Siphonfish (Siphamia cephalotes) is typically found at 0–7 m.
- Is the Wood's Siphonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Wood's Siphonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wood's Siphonfish get?
- The Wood's Siphonfish grows to about 5 cm.