Fragile Cardinalfish
Zoramia fragilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 5.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This delicate cardinalfish gathers in large schools above branching corals in sheltered lagoons and bays, often mixing with other species. Active at night, it shelters among reef crevices by day in shallow water down to about 15 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Zoramia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283226.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fragile Cardinalfish live?
- The Fragile Cardinalfish (Zoramia fragilis) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Fragile Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Fragile Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fragile Cardinalfish get?
- The Fragile Cardinalfish grows to about 5.5 cm.