Darktail Cardinalfish
Apogon seminigracaudus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A secretive cardinalfish that keeps to patch and fringing reefs near shore, often in silty water where visibility is poor. It lives alone, stays hidden, and grows no longer than a few centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398502.
FAQ
- How deep does the Darktail Cardinalfish live?
- The Darktail Cardinalfish (Apogon seminigracaudus) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Darktail Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Darktail Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Darktail Cardinalfish get?
- The Darktail Cardinalfish grows to about 5 cm.