Zoramia leptacantha reaches 6 cm. Small Indo-Pacific cardinalfish (Apogonidae) with very transparent body with golden-yellow longitudinal dorsal band and lateral blue line, large red eyes. Lives in dense tight schools from 2 to 20 m around branching corals (Acropora, Pocillopora) of central Indo-Pacific. Cryptic, often almost invisible except for the school. Planktivore. Iconic wide-angle photo subject for crystalline schools on branching corals, signature of Indonesia dives.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Threadfin cardinalfish?
Threadfin cardinalfish (Zoramia leptacantha) reaches 4–6 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Threadfin cardinalfish?
Threadfin cardinalfish is found between 2–20 m deep.
Is the Threadfin cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Threadfin cardinalfish?
IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Threadfin cardinalfish?
Found in: Asian Pacific, East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.