Author: (Poey, 1860)
FBname: Flamefish
Comments: Commonly found along sea walls and pilings, in harbors, and coral reefs.  A nocturnal species, it remains hidden in cracks and crevices during the day (Ref. 9626).  Reaches depths of more than 100 m (Ref. 9626).  Males with eggs have been spotted in Bahamas in June and July (Ref. 26938).  Most common cardinalfish in the aquarium trade.