Rufus Cardinalfish
Pristicon rufus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–80 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cardinalfish gathered from exposed coral reefs, it lives alone on outer slopes anywhere between 15 and 80 metres. It stays small at around eight centimetres and, like other cardinalfish, the male broods the eggs in his mouth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Pristicon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712698.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rufus Cardinalfish live?
- The Rufus Cardinalfish (Pristicon rufus) is typically found at 15–80 m.
- Is the Rufus Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Rufus Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rufus Cardinalfish get?
- The Rufus Cardinalfish grows to about 8 cm.