Frail Cardinalfish
Cercamia cladara
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–40 m
- Max size: 4.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A frail little cardinalfish of coral ledges and clear coastal reefs, it emerges only after dark and is usually seen drifting above sandy patches. No longer than your fingertip, it hides among coral and rubble by day.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Cercamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280081.
FAQ
- How deep does the Frail Cardinalfish live?
- The Frail Cardinalfish (Cercamia cladara) is typically found at 6–40 m.
- Is the Frail Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Frail Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Frail Cardinalfish get?
- The Frail Cardinalfish grows to about 4.5 cm.