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Belted Cardinalfish Sep 13, seen during a night dive in Bari Reef. Can reach 8,5 cm.<br /> Inhabits coral and rocky areas, often near drop-offs. Solitary or in groups in caves or holes. Often seen hovering in the spines of long-spined urchin. Apogon townsendi,Belted cardinalfish,Caribbean Netherlands,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Belted Cardinalfish

Sep 13, seen during a night dive in Bari Reef. Can reach 8,5 cm.
Inhabits coral and rocky areas, often near drop-offs. Solitary or in groups in caves or holes. Often seen hovering in the spines of long-spined urchin.

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The Belted cardinalfish

Belted cardinalfish are tropical marine fish in the genus ''Apogon''. They grow up to 6.5 centimetres in length. Belted cardinalfish are found in the waters of the western Atlantic Ocean, off Central and South America, inhabiting caves and holes. They are pinkish-red on the dorsal side and yellowish-red on the ventral side. Their eggs are carried in the mouth of the adult as they mature.

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Similar species: Kurtiformes
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Dec 26, 2017. Captured Sep 13, 2017 01:36 in Buddy Dive Resort, Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands.
country flag of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Explore Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba 263 203 0
  • XZ-1
  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO200
  • 6mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.