Large-toothed cardinalfish
(Cheilodipterus macrodon)

Classification

Species: Cheilodipterus macrodon
Genus: Cheilodipterus
Family: Apogonidae - Cardinalfishes
Order: Kurtiformes - Nurseryfishes & Cardinalfishes
Class: Teleostei - Ray-finned fishes
Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes

General data

Scientific names: Large-toothed cardinalfish
Local names: Tiger Cardinalfish
Habitat: Saltwater
Climate: Tropical
Native to coasts of: Africa, Asia, Australia & Oceania
Distribution: Pacific Ocean, Indian ocean, Red sea

Cheilodipterus macrodon, the large-toothed cardinalfish, or Tiger Cardinalfish is a species of marine fish in the family Apogonidae.

It is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, Red Sea included.

The large-toothed cardinalfish can reach a maximum size of 25 cm in length, and live at depths of 1-40 m

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