Lateralstripe Cardinalfish
Pristiapogon abrogramma
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–40 m
- Max size: 9.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cardinalfish marked with a stripe along its side that shelters in caves and ledges on outer reef slopes, between about fifteen and forty metres. It is found alone or in loose groups and grows to around ten centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Pristiapogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712694.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lateralstripe Cardinalfish live?
- The Lateralstripe Cardinalfish (Pristiapogon abrogramma) is typically found at 15–40 m.
- Is the Lateralstripe Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Lateralstripe Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lateralstripe Cardinalfish get?
- The Lateralstripe Cardinalfish grows to about 9.5 cm.