Crown-Of-Thorns Cardinalfish
Siphamia fuscolineata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 7–27 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A rare cardinalfish that hides among the venomous spines of crown of thorns starfish in lagoons, gathering in groups of up to 31, from about seven metres down. At four centimetres the starfish armoury is its main defence.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Siphamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277700.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crown-Of-Thorns Cardinalfish live?
- The Crown-Of-Thorns Cardinalfish (Siphamia fuscolineata) is typically found at 7–27 m.
- Is the Crown-Of-Thorns Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Crown-Of-Thorns Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Crown-Of-Thorns Cardinalfish get?
- The Crown-Of-Thorns Cardinalfish grows to about 4 cm.