Ruby cardinalfish
Apogon coccineus
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A small cardinalfish from Indo-Pacific reefs. It reaches 6 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Apogon coccineus
- Family
- Apogonidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Order
- Kurtiformes
- Synonyms
- Apogon campbelli, Apogon erythrinus, Apogon kominatoensis
Origin
- Native region
- Oceania, Ásia, África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 6 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Carnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Mouthbrooder
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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