Species Name: Apogon exostigma

Authority: (Jordan & Starks, 1906)

Common Name: Narrowstripe/Eyeshadow/Oneline Cardinalfish

Range: Indo-Pacific Ocean: Red Sea to Line Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, and south Great Barrier Reef

Size: 4.5 inches - 12 cm

Natural Environment: Inhabits coastal and lagoon reefs, including reef faces and fore-slopes, and found in caves and crevices

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 - 83°F (22 - 28°C) and natural diet consists mainly of small crustaceans and fishes. Easily maintained, yet rarely seen in the trade. Will accept a wide variety of meaty foodstuffs and should have vitamin enriched foods with at least two feeding per day. Their diet should contain a color enhancer, such as Spirulina. Prefers a dimly lit environment with caves. Will be a threat to small fishes and shrimp.

Aquarium Suitability: A fish-only aquarium species

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