Pinstripe Cardinalfish
Lepidamia kalosoma
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–15 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A striped cardinalfish that shelters in caves and ledges on coastal reefs between about three and fifteen metres. It sits out the day in shadow, alone or in small groups, and reaches around fourteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Lepidamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712641.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pinstripe Cardinalfish live?
- The Pinstripe Cardinalfish (Lepidamia kalosoma) is typically found at 3–15 m.
- Is the Pinstripe Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pinstripe Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pinstripe Cardinalfish get?
- The Pinstripe Cardinalfish grows to about 14 cm.