Threespot Cardinalfish
Pristicon trimaculatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–35 m
- Max size: 14.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The threespot cardinalfish hides in reef crevices and under ledges by day, coming out at night to feed. Solitary and reaching about 14 cm, it haunts inshore coral reefs from one to thirty five metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Pristicon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712699.
FAQ
- How deep does the Threespot Cardinalfish live?
- The Threespot Cardinalfish (Pristicon trimaculatus) is typically found at 1–35 m.
- Is the Threespot Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Threespot Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Threespot Cardinalfish get?
- The Threespot Cardinalfish grows to about 14.2 cm.