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Five-lined cardinalfish

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The five-lined cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus) is a species of marine fish in the family Apogonidae. It is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, Red Sea included.[1] It can reach a maximum size of 13 cm (5.1 in) in length.[2]

Phylum:Chordata
Division:Teleostei
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Five-lined cardinalfish
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Division: Teleostei
Order: Gobiiformes
Family: Apogonidae
Genus: Cheilodipterus
Species:
C. quinquelineatus
Binomial name
Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus
Cuvier, 1828
Synonyms
  • Ostorhinchus popur (Montrouzier, 1857)
  • Paramia quinquelineata (Cuvier, 1828)
  • Cheilodipterus popur Montrouzier, 1857
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