Red Cardinal
The Red Cardinal (Apogon pseudomaculatus) is a species of fish in the family Apogonidae. It is found in the western Atlantic Ocean from southern Georgia to São Paulo, Brazil. A lionfish caught off Onslow Bay, North Carolina, had a two-spot cardinalfish in its gut contents, and records from as far north as New England are most likely to be vagrants. It is also found in the eastern Atlantic from the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe in the Gulf of Guinea and Ascension Island.
It is commonly found on hard or semi-hard substrates of the continental shelf, such as in harbors, around pilings, and over sea walls.
| Species | Apogon pseudomaculatus |
|---|---|
| Family | Apogonidae |
| Geographic Range | Western Atlantic: Georgia to São Paulo, Brazil; Eastern Atlantic: São Tomé and Príncipe, Ascension Island |
| Habitat | Hard or semi-hard substrates, harbors, around pilings, sea walls |
FAQ
Where is the Red Cardinal typically found?
The Red Cardinal is typically found in the western Atlantic Ocean from southern Georgia to São Paulo, Brazil, and in the eastern Atlantic from São Tomé and Príncipe to Ascension Island.
What kind of environment does it prefer?
It prefers hard or semi-hard substrates such as those found in harbors, around pilings, and over sea walls on the continental shelf.
Has it been recorded in northern regions?
Yes, it has been recorded in as far north as New England, though these occurrences are likely to be vagrants.
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