Did you know that the male Cardinal Fish holds the eggs in their mouth until they hatch?

Cardinalfish or Upapulu
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Description.The Cardinalfishes have two dorsal fins. They also have large mouths and eyes. They grow up to 8 inches long.

Habitat • The Cardinalfish rests quietly under ledges and other dark places. It comes out at night to feed.

Diet • The Cardinal Fish eats plankton, crustacean and small fishes. They eat at night and rest during the day.