Intermediate Cardinalfish
Cheilodipterus intermedius
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This striped cardinalfish hovers alone in reef caves over sand and mud by day. As in all cardinalfish, the male carries the eggs in his mouth until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Cheilodipterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278891.
FAQ
- How deep does the Intermediate Cardinalfish live?
- The Intermediate Cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus intermedius) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Intermediate Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Intermediate Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Intermediate Cardinalfish get?
- The Intermediate Cardinalfish grows to about 20 cm.