Belted Cardinalfish
Apogon townsendi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–55 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little cardinalfish hides by day in caves and holes near reef drop offs, and is often seen hovering safely among the spines of long spined urchins. It grows to about seven centimetres and crosses both coral and rocky ground.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273108.
FAQ
- How deep does the Belted Cardinalfish live?
- The Belted Cardinalfish (Apogon townsendi) is typically found at 3–55 m.
- Is the Belted Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Belted Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Belted Cardinalfish get?
- The Belted Cardinalfish grows to about 6.5 cm.