Cardinal Fish
Apogon imberbis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–200 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Large eyes and a flush of red suit this cardinalfish to dark caves and shaded ledges, where it gathers in schools by day. It feeds at night on small invertebrates and fishes, and the male broods the eggs in his mouth until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273021.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cardinal Fish live?
- The Cardinal Fish (Apogon imberbis) is typically found at 10–200 m.
- Is the Cardinal Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Cardinal Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cardinal Fish get?
- The Cardinal Fish grows to about 15 cm.