The Bronze Cardinalfish (Astrapogon alutus) is a saltwater fish of the family Apogonidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The bronze cardinalfish is a small cardinalfish from the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 7 cm and has a bronzy to dark body with large eyes and long pelvic fins. Remarkably, by day it often shelters in the mantle cavity of living large shellfish, such as the queen conch, and emerges at night to hunt small zooplankton. Like other cardinalfishes the male broods the eggs in its mouth. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bronze Cardinalfish?
The Bronze Cardinalfish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Bronze Cardinalfish live?
The Bronze Cardinalfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Bronze Cardinalfish get?
The Bronze Cardinalfish grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Bronze Cardinalfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Bronze Cardinalfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Bronze Cardinalfish edible?
The Bronze Cardinalfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Astrapogon
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