Five-lined cardinalfish
The five-lined cardinalfish, Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus, is a species of marine fish in the family Apogonidae. It is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, Red Sea included.[1] It can reach a maximum size of 13 cm in length.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Kurtiformes |
| Family: | Apogonidae |
| Genus: | Cheilodipterus |
| Species: | C. quinquelineatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus Cuvier, 1828 | |
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External links
- http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=209371
- Photos of Five-lined cardinalfish on Sealife Collection
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