Flagfin Cardinalfish
Jaydia truncata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–132 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
A small cardinalfish of the continental shelf, the flagfin spends the day hidden and comes out to hunt at night in inshore waters. Like others of its family the male broods the eggs in his mouth until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Jaydia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 713309.
FAQ
- How deep does the Flagfin Cardinalfish live?
- The Flagfin Cardinalfish (Jaydia truncata) is typically found at 0–132 m.
- Is the Flagfin Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Flagfin Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Flagfin Cardinalfish get?
- The Flagfin Cardinalfish grows to about 15 cm.