Barred Cardinalfish
Apogon binotatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–60 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The barred cardinalfish hides in cracks and ledges by day, from rocky shallows out to clear reefs, and sometimes shelters among the spines of long spined sea urchins. Small and big eyed, it comes out at night to feed, as cardinalfishes do, with males brooding the eggs in their mouths.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272982.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barred Cardinalfish live?
- The Barred Cardinalfish (Apogon binotatus) is typically found at 1–60 m.
- Is the Barred Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Barred Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barred Cardinalfish get?
- The Barred Cardinalfish grows to about 13 cm.