Pterapogon kauderni [Pterapogon kauderni]
Description
This species is a small, charismatic reef fish that divers may spot sheltering in pairs or small groups near branching corals and reef structures. With its distinctive look and gentle movements, it’s often seen hovering in the water column before retreating into cover when divers approach.
Where To See Pterapogon kauderni
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
|
| Order |
Cardinalfish
Apogoniformes
|
| Family |
Cardinalfishes
Apogonidae
|
| Genus |
Pterapogon
Pterapogon
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