Bigtooth Cardinalfish
Paroncheilus affinis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–300 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Unusual among cardinalfishes, both parents of this species take turns incubating the eggs in their mouths. It lives on exposed deep reefs and rocky outcrops between about 20 and 300 metres, growing to only around 11 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Apogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 320100.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bigtooth Cardinalfish live?
- The Bigtooth Cardinalfish (Paroncheilus affinis) is typically found at 20–300 m.
- Is the Bigtooth Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bigtooth Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bigtooth Cardinalfish get?
- The Bigtooth Cardinalfish grows to about 11 cm.