Mediterranean cardinalfish (Lat. Apogon imberbis). It is frequently found on rocky reefs as well as artificial structured reefs from 2-20m in depth. It can reach 15 cm (although 10–12 cm is more usual). The body and fins are coloured red or pink, duskier on the back and upper surface. It associates with coral and rocky reefs. It is nocturnal and spends the…

Damsel fish (Lat. Chromis chromis). Coastal species that lives above steep rocky habitats and seagrass meadows, up to 3-50 m deep. It can grow up to 16 cm, usually from 8-12 cm. During mating, which takes place in June, it shows some strange habits: males, very territorial, occupy a limited area in the bottom where the stone is, and females, who…