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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrate > fishes > Family Apogonidae |
| Chequered
cardinalfish Apogon margaritophorus Family Apogonidae updated Aug 10 Where seen? This small silvery fish is commonly seen on many of our shores, especially on the Northern shores. Often seen in small groups, in pools among seagrasses and coral rubble. Features: To about 5.5cm, those seen usually about 3-4cm. White and reddish to brownish stripes on sides. Two wide stripes along the length of the body. Between these two stripes are narrow vertical lines that forms a window-like or chequered pattern. |
 Pulau Hantu, Nov 03 |
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 Window-like patterns on the sides. |
 Large eyes and mouth. |
Chequered cardinalfishes on Singapore shores
 Brooding eggs in the mouth. Pulau Semakau, Oct 11 |
 Pulau Semakau, Oct 11 
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 Pulau Semakau, Oct 11  Releasing newly hatched babies? |
 Changi, Apr 03  Hovering over a carpet anemone. |
 Chek Jawa, Jul 05  |
 Pulau Sekudu, Jul 06  |
video clip and more photos of chequered cardinalfishes on Singapore shores
northern shores
southern shores part 1 | part 2
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