The Twospot cardinalfish (Apogon pseudomaculatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Apogonidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The twospot cardinalfish is a small reef fish of the cardinalfish family (Apogonidae) from the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 11 cm and has a reddish body with a dark spot below the second dorsal fin and a second spot on the tail base, to which the name refers. It lives on hard and semi-hard bottoms of the continental shelf, in harbours and around pilings and sea walls. It is a nocturnal species that hides by day and hunts small animals at night. Like other cardinalfishes the male broods the eggs in its mouth. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Twospot cardinalfish?
The Twospot cardinalfish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Twospot cardinalfish live?
The Twospot cardinalfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Twospot cardinalfish get?
The Twospot cardinalfish grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Twospot cardinalfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Twospot cardinalfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Twospot cardinalfish edible?
The Twospot cardinalfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Apogon
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