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title: Dotted Cardinalfish (Fowleria isostigma)
scientific_name: Fowleria isostigma
common_name: Dotted Cardinalfish
taxon: Cardinals
conservation_status: LC - Least Concern
published: 2024-11-08T16:29:12.750Z
updated: 2025-11-25T13:58:09.000Z
tags: Dotted Cardinalfish, Fowleria isostigma, Cardinals, Red Sea, Marine Life, Diving
url: https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/cardinals/dotted-cardinalfish
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# Dotted Cardinalfish (*Fowleria isostigma*)

**Taxon:** Cardinals (*Apogonidae*)  
**Conservation Status:** LC - Least Concern  


The Dotted Cardinalfish (Fowleria isostigma) is a tropical marine species typically associated with reef environments, inhabiting depths ranging from 1 to 30 meters. This species can reach a maximum length of 7 centimeters.

It is commonly found in habitats characterized by muddy substrates and proximate to rocky formations.

The Dotted Cardinalfish is known for its distinct pairing behavior during courtship and spawning periods.

Its geographical distribution spans the Indo-Pacific region.

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*Source: [Red Sea Creatures](https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/cardinals/dotted-cardinalfish)*
*Updated: November 25, 2025*