Hawaiian Ruby Cardinalfish
Apogon erythrinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–48 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small ruby red cardinalfish of Hawaiian reefs, it stays close to its shelter and comes out to feed only after dark. By day it tucks into cracks and holes in shallow water, rarely straying far from cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209361.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawaiian Ruby Cardinalfish live?
- The Hawaiian Ruby Cardinalfish (Apogon erythrinus) is typically found at 1–48 m.
- Is the Hawaiian Ruby Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Hawaiian Ruby Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hawaiian Ruby Cardinalfish get?
- The Hawaiian Ruby Cardinalfish grows to about 4 cm.