Cardinalfishes [Apogonidae]

Cardinalfishes
Description

Cardinalfishes are small, secretive reef fish that frequently shelter in pairs or groups among coral branches and crevices. At night, many become much more active, and divers may see them hovering or darting in the water column to feed.

Genera
Pterapogon

Pterapogon

Ostorhinchus

Ostorhinchus

Taxonomy
Phylum Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
Class Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
Order Cardinalfish
Apogoniformes
Statistics
  • Genera 2