Five-lined cardinalfish
(Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus)
Classification
Species:
Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus
Genus:
Cheilodipterus
Family: Apogonidae - Cardinalfishes
Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes
General data
Scientific names:
Five-lined cardinalfish
Habitat:
Saltwater
Climate:
Tropical
The five-lined cardinalfish, Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus, 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. It can reach a maximum size of 13 cm (5.1 in) in length.