The Majima's siphonfish (Siphamia majimai) is a saltwater fish of the family Apogonidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
Majima's siphonfish is a cardinalfish (Apogonidae) from shallow coral-reef water around Australia and the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 4 cm and has a stocky body with large eyes and a light organ along the belly that glows from symbiotic luminous bacteria. As a social, nocturnal fish it shelters among the spines of sea urchins by day and hunts small plankton at night. The male broods the eggs in his mouth. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Majima's siphonfish?
The Majima's siphonfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Majima's siphonfish live?
The Majima's siphonfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Majima's siphonfish get?
The Majima's siphonfish grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Majima's siphonfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Majima's siphonfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Siphamia
More from the family Apogonidae
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