Twinbar Cardinalfish

Description: Characterized by pale reddish brown color to pinkish grey; pair of dark brown bars on side; black spot on middle of caudal peduncle; dark brown anterior edge on first dorsal fin; pelvic fin with white anterior margin with dark brown streak behind; greatest depth of body 2.9-3.0 in SL (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 9

Solitary or in small groups. Found in silty coastal reefs around rocks and ledges in 8-15 m (Ref 90102).