Mimic Cardinal
Cheilodipterus parazonatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–25 m
- Max size: 6.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cardinalfish that copies the fangblenny it swims beside, darting in quick jerks and shadowing the venomous blenny's foraging to borrow its protection. It usually keeps to shallow lagoon water but turns up as deep as thirty five metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Cheilodipterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278895.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mimic Cardinal live?
- The Mimic Cardinal (Cheilodipterus parazonatus) is typically found at 2–25 m.
- Is the Mimic Cardinal dangerous to divers?
- The Mimic Cardinal is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mimic Cardinal get?
- The Mimic Cardinal grows to about 6.1 cm.