Philippines Photo Gallery: Anilao cardinal fish

We took an underwater photography trip to the Philippines in December 2016. We returned in December 2024.

Cardinal fish are distinguished by their large mouths and the division of the dorsal fin into two separate fins. Male cardinal fish mouth-brood their eggs.

 

cardinalfish cardinalfish cardinalfish cardinalfish with eggs cardinalfish mouth-brooding cardinalfish Ring-tailed cardinal fish, Apogon aureus

cardinalfish Toothy cardinalfish, Cheilodipterus isostigmus

cardinalfish Shortstripe cardinalfish, Apogon cookii

cardinal fish cardinal fish Goldbelly carinalfish, Apogon apogonides

cardinalfish Intermediate cardinalfish, Cheilodipterus intermedius

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 Doederlein's (fourline) cardinalfish, Ostorhinchus doederleini

Fiveline cardinalfish, Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus

Gold Neon Eviota Goby, Eviota pellucida

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Last modified 11 December 2025