Sawcheek Cardinalfish
Apogon quadrisquamatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–75 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small Caribbean cardinalfish of coral, sand and gravel bottoms, it sometimes shelters beside sea anemones or inside tubular sponges. It grows to only about 7 centimetres and hides by day, feeding at night.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273078.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sawcheek Cardinalfish live?
- The Sawcheek Cardinalfish (Apogon quadrisquamatus) is typically found at 1–75 m.
- Is the Sawcheek Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Sawcheek Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sawcheek Cardinalfish get?
- The Sawcheek Cardinalfish grows to about 7 cm.