Narrowstripe Cardinalfish
Pristiapogon exostigma
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–120 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
By day this cardinalfish hides under ledges and at the base of coral heads in silty inner reef areas, coming out at night to hunt small fishes and invertebrates. Solitary and seldom seen, it carries a narrow dark stripe back to a spot near the tail.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Pristiapogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712695.
FAQ
- How deep does the Narrowstripe Cardinalfish live?
- The Narrowstripe Cardinalfish (Pristiapogon exostigma) is typically found at 3–120 m.
- Is the Narrowstripe Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Narrowstripe Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Narrowstripe Cardinalfish get?
- The Narrowstripe Cardinalfish grows to about 12 cm.