Tiger Cardinalfish
Cheilodipterus Macrodon
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameCheilodipterus Macrodon
Other namesBigtoothed Cardinalfish, Bigtoothed Percelle, Eight Lined Cardinalfish, Largetooth Cardinalfish
SizeUp to 25 cm (9.8 in)
WeightUp to 12 g (.026 lb)
FamilyCardinalfish / Apogonidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal & offshore reefs, rocky areas, coral reefs, caves, crevices, drop offs & ledges
