Fin's Fish Guide
The Bridled cardinalfish (Pristiapogon fraenatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Apogonidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Indo-Pacific, from East Africa and the Red Sea to the western and central Pacific.
Description
The bridled cardinalfish is a small reef fish of the family Apogonidae widely distributed across the Indo-Pacific. The species has a silvery body with a dark lateral stripe and a spot on the tail base, and reaches about 11 cm. By day it shelters under ledges and in crevices of coral reefs, singly or in small groups, and at night it hunts small invertebrates. Like other cardinalfishes the species is a paternal mouthbrooder: the male broods the eggs in its mouth. The fish is not eaten.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bridled cardinalfish?
The Bridled cardinalfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Dark longitudinal stripe and a caudal blotch; paternal mouthbrooder; hidden under ledges during the day.
Where does the Bridled cardinalfish live?
The Bridled cardinalfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-Pacific, from East Africa and the Red Sea to the western and central Pacific.
How big does the Bridled cardinalfish get?
The Bridled cardinalfish grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Bridled cardinalfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Bridled cardinalfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bridled cardinalfish edible?
The Bridled cardinalfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Pristiapogon
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