Siphonfish
Siphamia tubulata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–30 m
- For divers: safe
A small cardinalfish that hangs over soft inshore bottoms, usually on its own. The male holds the developing eggs inside his mouth until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Siphamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277709.
FAQ
- How deep does the Siphonfish live?
- The Siphonfish (Siphamia tubulata) is typically found at 25–30 m.
- Is the Siphonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Siphonfish is harmless to divers.