Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Robert Allen, Australien
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Apogon talboti
Large eyes indicate either an occurrence at great depths, where it is important to make the best possible use of the remaining light, or a nocturnal animal with the same intention.
Cardinalfish are predominantly nocturnal, many species hide in caves, reef crevices, under overhangs or between corals during the day in order to swim for zooplankton at nightfall, as is the case with Ostorhinchus talboti, the photo by Dr. Gerry Allen shows an 8.5 cm long cardinalfish.
Even if cardinalfish do not give the impression of being predators, smaller fish and other invertebrates are on their menu.
Some cardinalfish live in groups or even occur in shoals, the shoal provides protection from larger predators, while Apogon talboti occurs as an individual.
Synonymised name:
Apogon talboti Smith, 1961
Large eyes indicate either an occurrence at great depths, where it is important to make the best possible use of the remaining light, or a nocturnal animal with the same intention.
Cardinalfish are predominantly nocturnal, many species hide in caves, reef crevices, under overhangs or between corals during the day in order to swim for zooplankton at nightfall, as is the case with Ostorhinchus talboti, the photo by Dr. Gerry Allen shows an 8.5 cm long cardinalfish.
Even if cardinalfish do not give the impression of being predators, smaller fish and other invertebrates are on their menu.
Some cardinalfish live in groups or even occur in shoals, the shoal provides protection from larger predators, while Apogon talboti occurs as an individual.
Synonymised name:
Apogon talboti Smith, 1961
