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Pterapogon kauderni with Juveniles | Banggai Cardinalfish

This is a Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) with juveniles in its mouth. This is one of only two species of marine fishes whose babies return to the parents at night. This species is native to Banggai Island in Indonesia, but has since been introduced to many other areas, most likely via the pet trade.

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This is a Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) with juveniles in its mouth. This is one of only two species of marine fishes whose babies return to the parents at night. This species is native to Banggai Island in Indonesia, but has since been introduced to many other areas, most likely via the pet trade.