Barspot Cardinalfish
Apogon retrosella
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 60 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cardinalfish of rocky reefs in the eastern Pacific, it shelters in crevices through the day and emerges to hunt crustaceans and other small invertebrates after dark. It reaches about 10 centimetres and is marked with vertical bars.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273084.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barspot Cardinalfish live?
- The Barspot Cardinalfish (Apogon retrosella) is typically found at to 60 m.
- Is the Barspot Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Barspot Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barspot Cardinalfish get?
- The Barspot Cardinalfish grows to about 10 cm.