Redspot Cardinalfish

Description: Characterized by semi-transparent pinkish color with red-brown midlateral stripe; brown spot at middle of caudal fin base, prominent white spot immediately above; greatest depth of body 3.1-3.6 in SL (Ref. 90102).

Mouthbrooders (Ref. 240). Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 8 - 9

Found in caves of drop-offs; also in clear coastal to outer reefs, commonly in large black corals growing away from walls (Ref. 48635). Forms aggregations (Ref 90102).

Found in caves of drop-offs; also in clear coastal to outer reefs, commonly in large black corals growing away from walls (Ref. 48635). Forms aggregations (Ref 90102).