Axillary-Spot Cardinalfish
Apogon axillaris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 4–35 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cardinalfish of rocky reefs, this species shelters in caves by day and stays still and retiring while the light is up. Smaller individuals tuck among rubble until they grow. Like other cardinalfish the male broods the fertilised eggs inside his mouth until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 241247.
FAQ
- How deep does the Axillary-Spot Cardinalfish live?
- The Axillary-Spot Cardinalfish (Apogon axillaris) is typically found at 4–35 m.
- Is the Axillary-Spot Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Axillary-Spot Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Axillary-Spot Cardinalfish get?
- The Axillary-Spot Cardinalfish grows to about 15 cm.