Plain Cardinalfish
Apogon Apogonides
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameApogon Apogonides
Other namesGoldbelly Cardinalfish, Plain Cardinal, Shorttooth Cardinal
SizeUp to 10 cm (3.9 in)
Weight5 - 10 g (.01 - .02 lb)
FamilyCardinalfish / Apogonidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, inshore & offshore reefs
