Philippine Cardinalfish
Gymnapogon philippinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–9 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Rarely noticed because it grows no longer than a couple of finger widths, this slender cardinalfish sometimes mixes into schools of other small fish over the reef. It hides by day and is usually only collected by chance.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Gymnapogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278712.
FAQ
- How deep does the Philippine Cardinalfish live?
- The Philippine Cardinalfish (Gymnapogon philippinus) is typically found at 0–9 m.
- Is the Philippine Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Philippine Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Philippine Cardinalfish get?
- The Philippine Cardinalfish grows to about 5 cm.