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The Bronze-streaked cardinalfish (Taeniamia lineolata) is a saltwater fish of the family Apogonidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The cardinalfish is a cardinalfish (Apogonidae) from the Red Sea. The species is small and has a translucent, silvery body with fine lengthwise lines and large eyes. By day it schools together with related cardinalfishes in coral-reef lagoons, hidden in dark crevices; at night it emerges to catch zooplankton. The male broods the eggs in his mouth. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bronze-streaked cardinalfish?
The Bronze-streaked cardinalfish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Nocturnal, crevice-dwelling schooling fish; the male is a mouthbrooder.
Where does the Bronze-streaked cardinalfish live?
The Bronze-streaked cardinalfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Red Sea; coral reef lagoons.
How big does the Bronze-streaked cardinalfish get?
The Bronze-streaked cardinalfish grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Bronze-streaked cardinalfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Bronze-streaked cardinalfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bronze-streaked cardinalfish edible?
The Bronze-streaked cardinalfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Taeniamia
More from the family Apogonidae
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