Singapore Cardinalfish
Cheilodipterus singapurensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–10 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender cardinalfish of lagoon reefs and silty boulder ground, it spends the day tucked among rocks and seagrass and comes out at night to hunt. The young shelter among the spines of sea urchins. It lives alone and matures at around seven to eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Cheilodipterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278897.
FAQ
- How deep does the Singapore Cardinalfish live?
- The Singapore Cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus singapurensis) is typically found at 2–10 m.
- Is the Singapore Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Singapore Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Singapore Cardinalfish get?
- The Singapore Cardinalfish grows to about 18 cm.