Cardinal fish

Apogon imberbis, commonly known as cardinalfish or king of the mullets, is a species in the family of Apogonidae .

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The Cardinal fish lives in the reef-associated, non-migratory, marine, depth range 10 - 200 m environment.

is interesting to note that these Cardinal Fish are only found in a rather small area around Banggai Island off Sulawesi. This fish is very close to being placed on the endangered species list because of over collection. More

sustainable Cardinal fishery of the Amazon basin, since thousands of people are employed in the region to capture fish for the aquarium trade. More

The Cardinal Fish are peaceful aquarium fish that have been a favorite with aquarists for years. ORA™ currently cultures three species of Cardinals, two of which are commercially available for the first time. More

Bangaii Cardinal also called the Kaudern's Cardinal Fish or Longfin Cardinal Fish. This sophisticated color pattern makes it a visual striking and memorable addition to most saltwater aquariums. More

cardinal fish will show that the lower jaw is separated and contain small, sharp teeth. The majority of this family can be found inhabiting the waters of the Indo-Pacific but some species prefer brackish water areas while others only inhabit fresh water. More

cardinal fish like those in the Cheilodipterus genus have longer grasping teeth. They have two dorsal fins that appear to be rather long for the size of their body as well as an anal fin with only two spiny rays. More

Cardinal fish are associated with coral reefs, are generally found in groups, and are mouth breeders. Cardinal fishes are hugely popular among marine fish lovers but there are varieties available which are found in brackish or freshwater. The Bangaii cardinal fish has a fascinating story. More

The cardinal fish available to hobbyists are ideally suited to life in the peaceful community aquarium. One of the most readily available forms is the Pajama Cardinal Fish (Sphaeramia nematoptera). This species is extremely durable and rarely aggressive. Pajama cardinal fish can even be kept in small groups. More

I have a pajama cardinal fish for about 3-4 weeks now, he started out as the only fish in the 120G aquarium. He was initially housed with 3 peppermint shrimp. More

The cardinal fish (Ostorinchus doederleini) is a paternal mouthbrooder: the male incubates fertilized eggs and newly-hatched larvae in its mouth for extended periods of time. More

A Male Cardinal fish will carry his young (both unhatched eggs, and even the baby fry for as much as 21 days in his MOUTH, sometimes even longer! In fact, he will go that entire time without eating a single meal. This known as "mouth-brooding. More

Cardinal fish (Apogon imberbis) Inspired by the Cardinal fish that thrives among reefs in shallow waters, the owners of the St Louis team are considering the possibility of waterproofing the lower levels of Busch Stadium and submerging the playing field More

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Cardinal fish are associated with coral reefs, are generally found in groups, and are mouth breeders. Cardinal fishes are hugely popular among marine fish lovers but there are also varieties available which are found in brackish or freshwater. The Bangaii cardinal fish has a fascinating story. More

Common names

'Mmuccapasticci in Italian (Italiano)
Alcarraz in Portuguese (Português)
Alfoncino in Spanish (español)
Alfonsinho-da-costa in Portuguese (Português)
Apogon in French (français)
Apogon in Polish (polski)
Apogon commun in French (français)
Apogon imberbis in Italian (Italiano)
Apogon imberbis in Spanish (español)
Cardinal fish in English
Cardinalfish in English
Cardinalfish in Unknown
Castagnole rouge in French (français)
Castegneua russa in Italian (Italiano)
Cawla hamra in Maltese (Malti)
Cipudda russa in Italian (Italiano)
Coq in French (français)
Folião in Portuguese (Português)
Fucinata in English
Guarracino russo 'e scoglio in Italian (Italiano)
Kardinaaliahven in Finnish (suomen kieli)
Kardinal baligi in Turkish (Türkçe)
Kardinal balığı in Turkish (Türkçe)
Kardinalfisch in German (Deutsch)
Kardinalios in Greek (Ελληνικά)
Kardinalios in Greek, Modern (1453)
King of the mullets in English
Kpindjihouédjin in Fon
Kpindjihouédjin in Fon GBE
Kromídi tsiboúki in Greek (Ελληνικά)
KromÌdi tsiboúki in Greek, Modern (1453)
Mare d'anfós in Catalan (Català)
Matulic in Serbian (српски језик)
Matulicic in Croatian (Hrvatski)
Mbreti i gjelave in Albanian (Shqip)
Mediterranean cardinalfish in English
Meerbarbenkönig in German (Deutsch)
Meerbarbenköning in German (Deutsch)
Middelhavskardinalfisk in Danish (dansk)
Moll reial in Catalan (Català)
Monaca russa in Italian (Italiano)
Monacedda russa in Italian (Italiano)
Monacella rossa in Italian (Italiano)
Munacedda russa in Italian (Italiano)
Pisci id russi in Italian (Italiano)
Re di trigghia in Italian (Italiano)
Ré di triglie in Italian (Italiano)
Roi des rougets in French (français)
Salmonete real in Spanish (español)
Samaket Damm in Arabic (‫العربية)
Saracenu in Italian (Italiano)
Sultan ic-cawl in Maltese (Malti)
Καρδινάλιος in Greek (Ελληνικά)
Καρδινάλιος in Greek, Modern (1453)
Κρεμμύδι in Greek (Ελληνικά)
Τσιμπούκι in Greek (Ελληνικά)
欧洲天竺鲷 in Mandarin Chinese
歐洲天竺鯛 in Mandarin Chinese

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Order : Perciformes
Family : Apogonidae
Genus : Apogon
Species : Apogon imberbis
Authority : Linnaeus, 1758