Ring-tail CardinalfishApogon aureus
(Other names Ring-tailed Cardinalfish)
Dusky orange body with a distinct black vertical band on the caudal peduncle. Displays a dark snout with bright blue horizontal lines running from the snout to just behind the eyes. Can be found along coastal reefs and rocky outcrops in small to large groups. Size: 12cm in length (Maximum) Diet: Benthic crustaceans |
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