Orange-lined Cardinalfish

Apogon cyanosoma
(Other names Yellowstriped Cardinalfish)
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Orange and silver horizontal bars displayed over the entire fish. It can sometimes appear to have blue margins on the bars around the head. Very similar to the Southern Orange-lined Cardinalfish Apogon properuptus which has fewer lines and appears to be more orange. Usually inhabits coastal and outer reefs in small to large groups.

Size: 9cm (Maximum)

Diet: Small invertebrates, planktonic crustaceans, zooplankton

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