Apogon lachneri

Apogons

  • Whitestar cardinalfish
  • Leuchtstern-Kardinalbarsch
  • Witster-kardinalbaars
  • Apogon à étoile blanche
  • Cardenal mancha blanca
  • 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 5 and 70 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 fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 6 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

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