Fistulose Cardinalfish
Siphamia fistulosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
A tiny cardinalfish whose young have been found nestled in the branches of living Pocillopora coral down to around 30 metres. At four centimetres it relies on coral and the mouthbrooding habit of its family to survive.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Siphamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277699.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fistulose Cardinalfish live?
- The Fistulose Cardinalfish (Siphamia fistulosa) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Fistulose Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Fistulose Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fistulose Cardinalfish get?
- The Fistulose Cardinalfish grows to about 4 cm.