Apogon townsendi

Apogons

  • Belted cardinalfish
  • Gürtel-Kardinalfisch
  • Gordel kardinaalbaars
  • Apogon à ceintures
  • Cardenal trilistado
  • Pesce cardinale

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is found in a sheltered zone
  • The species can be found between 3 and 55 Meters.
  • Common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 7 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest