The Flame cardinalfish (Apogon doryssa) is a saltwater fish of the family Apogonidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The longspine cardinalfish is a small, nocturnal cardinalfish of the Indo-Pacific, ranging from the western Indian Ocean to the Tuamotu Islands and Japan. It grows to about 8 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, reddish body with two dorsal fins, of which the second spine is notably thick and long. By day the fish shelters hidden on protected reef flats, lagoons and seaward reefs; at night it emerges to eat zooplankton. Like all cardinalfish it is a mouthbrooder in which the male incubates the eggs in his mouth. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Flame cardinalfish?
The Flame cardinalfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Flame cardinalfish live?
The Flame cardinalfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Flame cardinalfish get?
The Flame cardinalfish grows to a maximum of about 8 cm. On average the species is around 4 cm.
Is the Flame cardinalfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Flame cardinalfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Flame cardinalfish edible?
The Flame cardinalfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Apogon
More from the family Apogonidae
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