Bullseye
Apogonichthyoides nigripinnis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A nocturnal cardinalfish that shelters inshore among weeds and on deeper offshore reefs down to about 50 metres, feeding on zooplankton once the sun is gone. The male broods the eggs in his mouth until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogonichthyoides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209390.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bullseye live?
- The Bullseye (Apogonichthyoides nigripinnis) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Bullseye dangerous to divers?
- The Bullseye is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bullseye get?
- The Bullseye grows to about 10 cm.