Fiveline Cardinalfish
Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The fiveline cardinalfish shelters by day in dark crevices, branching coral and even among the spines of long spined sea urchins. After dark it hunts small crustaceans, gastropods and little fish across reef flats and lagoons.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Cheilodipterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209371.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fiveline Cardinalfish live?
- The Fiveline Cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Fiveline Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Fiveline Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fiveline Cardinalfish get?
- The Fiveline Cardinalfish grows to about 13 cm.