The humpbacked cardinalfish is a small, translucent fish typically measuring around 2 inches in length and weighing less than 0.1 pounds. It inhabits coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. Its diet consists mainly of plankton and small invertebrates. Known for its nocturnal behavior, it often forms schools for protection during the day. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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