Scientific Name
Apogon imberbis
Common Name
Cardinal fish
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 7;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 9-10;
Anal
spines: 2;
Anal
soft rays: 8 - 9. Eye very large, much greater than snout. Pectoral fin long, reaching at least origin of anal fin. Preopercular edge only slightly serrated, preopercular ridge smooth. Body and fins red or pink, back and upper surface of head dusky. Two or three dark spots, sometimes joined, along base of caudal fin.