Conchfish
Astrapogon stellatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–40 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A small cardinalfish that lives inside the mantle cavity of the queen conch and inside pen shells, the conchfish emerges only at night to feed on small crustaceans. It favours the clear water of oceanic islands, and the male broods the eggs in his mouth. It grows to about eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Astrapogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279774.
FAQ
- How deep does the Conchfish live?
- The Conchfish (Astrapogon stellatus) is typically found at 1–40 m.
- Is the Conchfish dangerous to divers?
- The Conchfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Conchfish get?
- The Conchfish grows to about 8 cm.