Deepreef Cardinalfish
Apogonichthyoides erdmanni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 73 m
- Max size: 3.9 cm
- For divers: safe
Known from a single specimen taken at 73 metres at the foot of a sheer drop off swept by strong current, this cardinalfish was sheltering under dead coral rubble on a silty slope. At about four centimetres it remains barely documented.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogonichthyoides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712633.
FAQ
- How deep does the Deepreef Cardinalfish live?
- The Deepreef Cardinalfish (Apogonichthyoides erdmanni) is typically found at to 73 m.
- Is the Deepreef Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Deepreef Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Deepreef Cardinalfish get?
- The Deepreef Cardinalfish grows to about 3.9 cm.