Guadalupe Cardinalfish
Apogon guadalupensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 9–18 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small reddish cardinalfish of the waters around Guadalupe, this species shelters in rocky crevices and caves by day and moves into the open at night. After dark it feeds on planktonic crustaceans and small fishes, growing to about 13 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273016.
FAQ
- How deep does the Guadalupe Cardinalfish live?
- The Guadalupe Cardinalfish (Apogon guadalupensis) is typically found at 9–18 m.
- Is the Guadalupe Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Guadalupe Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Guadalupe Cardinalfish get?
- The Guadalupe Cardinalfish grows to about 13 cm.