Threadfin Cardinalfish
Zoramia leptacanthus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–12 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small, almost see through cardinalfish, it forms dense daytime schools above branching coral in sheltered, often murky bays and lagoons. It grows to about 6 centimetres and feeds at night, frequently mixing its shoals with other cardinalfish species.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Zoramia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 713323.
FAQ
- How deep does the Threadfin Cardinalfish live?
- The Threadfin Cardinalfish (Zoramia leptacanthus) is typically found at 1–12 m.
- Is the Threadfin Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Threadfin Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Threadfin Cardinalfish get?
- The Threadfin Cardinalfish grows to about 6 cm.