The Threadfin cardinalfish is a small, translucent marine fish known for its slender body and distinctive thread-like fin extensions. Typically reaching up to 2 inches in length and weighing less than an ounce, it inhabits coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. It feeds on plankton and small invertebrates, often forming large, social schools for protection. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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