Oblique-Banded Cardinalfish
Apogon semiornatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–30 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A secretive cardinalfish of rocky and rubble reefs, it hides under ledges and in the backs of low caves close inshore. Solitary and cryptic, it reaches only about eight centimetres and rarely strays from cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209364.
FAQ
- How deep does the Oblique-Banded Cardinalfish live?
- The Oblique-Banded Cardinalfish (Apogon semiornatus) is typically found at 5–30 m.
- Is the Oblique-Banded Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Oblique-Banded Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Oblique-Banded Cardinalfish get?
- The Oblique-Banded Cardinalfish grows to about 7.5 cm.