| Aspect: | Generally red or orange with colour darkening rearwards. |
| Population: | Occasional, at night or in caves. |
| Notable feature: | Vertical black bar aft mid body, plus thinner double black bars on tail base. |
| Environment: | Around rocks and coral boulders, at depths of beyond 10 metres and generally seen at night. |
| Behaviour: | Ignores divers. |
Last update: 22/10/15
Belted Cardinalfish
- French designation: Cardinal a Ceinture
- Latin designation: Apogon townsendi
- Creole designation: -
- Latin family: Apogonidae
- Size (cm): 4-6.5
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