Large-toothed cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus macrodon)

General data
- Main name: Large-toothed cardinalfish
- Local names: Tiger Cardinalfish
- Climates: Tropical
- Habitat: Saltwater
- Native: Africa, Asia, Australia & Oceania
- Distribution: Pacific Ocean, Indian ocean, Red sea
Classification
- Genus: Cheilodipterus - Cheilodipterus
- Family: Apogonidae - Cardinalfishes
- Order: Kurtiformes - Nurseryfishes & Cardinalfishes
- Class: Teleostei - Ray-finned fishes
- Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes
Description
Cheilodipterus macrodon, the large-toothed cardinalfish, or Tiger Cardinalfish 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. The large-toothed cardinalfish can reach a maximum size of 25 cm in length, and live at depths of 1-40 m