Mediterranean Cardinal Fish (Apogon imberbis)

This shy fish lives in solitary or in small schools, hiding during the day in caverns or dark hideouts.

cardinal fish breed in June to September and it is a mouthbrooding fish. After the mating ritual, the male fertilises the eggs which will stick together forming a small ball. The male will then suck and keeps this egg ball into his mouth for several days until they hatch.