Indian Ocean Twospot Cardinalfish
Cheilodipterus novemstriatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
This small cardinalfish shelters among the long spines of Diadema sea urchins, gathering in groups of up to thirty depending on the urchin's size. It lives in shallow protected water and grows no longer than your thumb.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Cheilodipterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209374.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indian Ocean Twospot Cardinalfish live?
- The Indian Ocean Twospot Cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus novemstriatus) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Indian Ocean Twospot Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Indian Ocean Twospot Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indian Ocean Twospot Cardinalfish get?
- The Indian Ocean Twospot Cardinalfish grows to about 8 cm.