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Intermediate Cardinalfish

Cheilodipterus intermedius

The Intermediate Cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus intermedius) is a tropical marine fish of the family Apogonidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 1 and 20 m deep. It grows to 20 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.

Size: 20 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Depth: 1–20 m
Climate zone: Tropical

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs

Depth

surface

1 m20 m

Conservation status

Classification

FamilyApogonidae
GenusCheilodipterus
SpeciesCheilodipterus intermedius

Quick answers

Intermediate Cardinalfish size: how big does it get?: It grows to 20 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
Intermediate Cardinalfish: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.