Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Mutli-barred cardinalfish
Size:
Mutli-barred cardinalfish grow to a maximum size of three inches (7.7 centimeters) long.
Diet:
These cardinalfish eat zooplankton, intertebrates and copepods like sea lice.
Range & Habitat:
In the eastern Indian and west-central Pacific Oceans, these fish can be found near shallow coral reef communities.
Details:
Multi-barred cardinalfish are small in size with large eyes, a wide mouth and two dorsal fins. Their large eyes are adapted to low-light conditions, allowing them to navigate effectively in the dim light of their nocturnal habitat. Multi-barred cardinalfish are nocturnal, coming out at night to forage and socialize. During the day, they often seek shelter in crevices or under rocks.