Apogonidae

Pygmy Cardinalfish

Cheilodipterus pygmaios

Black spots marked on caudal peduncle

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• Elongated
• Small
• Tropical fish

Pygmy Cardinalfish is known around Western Indian Ocean as a marine fish; It occurs in marine waters, and the largest recorded length is 5 cm.