Siphonfish

Siphamia tubulata

Siphonfish

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.