Tubifer Cardinalfish
Siphamia tubifer
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small cardinalfish shelters among the long spines of sea urchins, including Diadema, and even the crown of thorns starfish. It carries a light organ that lets it glow, and feeds on zooplankton and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Siphamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277708.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tubifer Cardinalfish live?
- The Tubifer Cardinalfish (Siphamia tubifer) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Tubifer Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Tubifer Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tubifer Cardinalfish get?
- The Tubifer Cardinalfish grows to about 7 cm.