Persian cardinalfish

Cheilodipterus persicus

Snout marked with bright yellow coloration

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

Persian cardinalfish is known around Western Indian Ocean as a marine fish; It occurs in reef habitat, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 15 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cardinalfishes
Family: Apogonidae
Genus: Cheilodipterus
Maximum length: 15 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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