Darktail Cardinalfish

Apogon seminigracaudus

Darktail Cardinalfish

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.