The Blacktip cardinalfish (Apogon atradorsatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Apogonidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The Blacktip cardinalfish is a cardinalfish (Apogonidae) from the eastern Pacific, around the Galapagos and Cocos Island. The species grows to about 9 cm and has a stocky body with large eyes and two separate dorsal fins. As a nocturnal reef fish it shelters by day in crevices and under overhanging coral and hunts small zooplankton and bottom life at night. The male broods the eggs in his mouth. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blacktip cardinalfish?
The Blacktip cardinalfish has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Blacktip cardinalfish live?
The Blacktip cardinalfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Blacktip cardinalfish get?
The Blacktip cardinalfish grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Blacktip cardinalfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Blacktip cardinalfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Apogon
More from the family Apogonidae
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