Yellowbelly Cardinalfish
Cheilodipterus zonatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–25 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small cardinalfish shelters in protected lagoon like habitats and on coastal reefs, active by day rather than hiding at night like most of its kin. It mimics a sabretooth blenny and grows no longer than your thumb.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Cheilodipterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278898.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowbelly Cardinalfish live?
- The Yellowbelly Cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus zonatus) is typically found at 2–25 m.
- Is the Yellowbelly Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowbelly Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowbelly Cardinalfish get?
- The Yellowbelly Cardinalfish grows to about 8 cm.