Large toothed cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus macrodon)

Large toothed cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus macrodon)

Category Fishes
Maximum length 25 cm
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Apogonidae
Genus Cheilodipterus
Shoot place Ras Um Sid Bay
Shoot date 2022-10-31

Short description

 

 

 

   

   The body is pale gray or light yellowish, with eight wide reddish-brown or dark brown stripes running along it. It has a large head and a large mouth with powerful, protruding fangs. In adults, these teeth are visible even with the mouth closed. There is a characteristic light (whitish) spot at the base of the tail. The caudal fin usually has a dark edge on the top and bottom.

 

 

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