Striped Siphonfish
Siphamia majimai
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–18 m
- Max size: 3.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The striped siphonfish lives in the company of sea urchins and crown of thorns starfish, sheltering among their spines and arms. It gathers in small groups on sheltered reefs and nearby sand and rubble, a tiny fish of about four centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Siphamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277703.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Siphonfish live?
- The Striped Siphonfish (Siphamia majimai) is typically found at 1–18 m.
- Is the Striped Siphonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Siphonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striped Siphonfish get?
- The Striped Siphonfish grows to about 3.5 cm.