APOGONIDAE Cheilodipterus macrodon (photo by Ukkrit Satapoomin) Cheilodipterus macrodon (Lacepède, 1802) Large Toothed Cardinalfish D VI+I, 9; A II, 8; P1 12-14; LL 27-29. Body relatively elongate, compressed; lateral line well developed, extending posteriorly to caudal-fin base. Snout moderately pointed. Posterior margin of preopercle serrated (maybe near smooth in large specimen). Some enlarged, fang-like canines on jaws, including those at lower-jaw symphysis. Base of anal fin subequal to base of second dorsal fin in length; caudal fin emarginate. Color: body with 7-10 dusky longitudinal stripes (usually broader than paler interspaces); a large black spot at caudal-fin base; first dorsal fin dusky, with darker tip distally. Size: 20 cm SL. Distribution: Indo-Pacific. Remarks: inhabits coral reefs.