Coral Siphonfish
Siphamia corallicola
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–22 m
- Max size: 3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The coral siphonfish hovers in groups of thirty or forty over bushy Seriatopora coral in sheltered lagoons and coastal inlets, between about six and 22 metres. It is a tiny fish of only three centimetres that keeps close to the protective branches.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Siphamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277695.
FAQ
- How deep does the Coral Siphonfish live?
- The Coral Siphonfish (Siphamia corallicola) is typically found at 6–22 m.
- Is the Coral Siphonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Coral Siphonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Coral Siphonfish get?
- The Coral Siphonfish grows to about 3 cm.