Wedgehead Siphonfish
Siphamia cuneiceps
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–28 m
- Max size: 3.9 cm
- For divers: safe
A small siphonfish of inshore soft bottoms down to about 28 metres, reaching some four centimetres. The male broods the eggs in his mouth, and one tiny fish was found carrying about 30 eggs in its jaws.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Siphamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277696.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wedgehead Siphonfish live?
- The Wedgehead Siphonfish (Siphamia cuneiceps) is typically found at 1–28 m.
- Is the Wedgehead Siphonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Wedgehead Siphonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wedgehead Siphonfish get?
- The Wedgehead Siphonfish grows to about 3.9 cm.