Ocellate Cardinalfish
Apogonichthys ocellatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–5 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny cardinalfish of shallow sheltered lagoons and harbours that hides by day among rocks, rubble and clumps of brown algae. Solitary, cryptic and active at night, it grows no longer than six centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogonichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209384.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ocellate Cardinalfish live?
- The Ocellate Cardinalfish (Apogonichthys ocellatus) is typically found at 1–5 m.
- Is the Ocellate Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Ocellate Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ocellate Cardinalfish get?
- The Ocellate Cardinalfish grows to about 6 cm.