Common name : Kaudern’s cardinal, Longfin cardinalfish
Scientific name : Pterapogon kauderni
Family : Apogonidae
Native to : Banggai Islands of Indonesia
Interesting fact : Adult males keep the young in their mouths after hatching for an undetermined period.
Conservation status : Endangered
Found among coral reefs, sea urchins, sea anemones and mangrove roots are these tiny tropical marine fish. It has a silver body with three black bars across the head and body and tasselled dorsal fins. Caudal fins are elongated. Found in groups of 9, it feeds on planktonic, demersal and benthic organisms. Its lifespan is 1-2 years.
