The Glassy cardinalfish (Cercamia eremia) is a saltwater fish of the family Apogonidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The glassy cardinalfish is a small cardinalfish (Apogonidae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a slender, partly translucent, reddish body with large eyes. As a nocturnal reef fish it shelters by day in crevices and caves and hunts small zooplankton at night. The male broods the eggs in his mouth. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Glassy cardinalfish?
The Glassy cardinalfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Glassy cardinalfish live?
The Glassy cardinalfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Glassy cardinalfish get?
The Glassy cardinalfish grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Glassy cardinalfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Glassy cardinalfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Cercamia
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