Three-spined cardinalfish
The three-spined cardinalfish is a species of fish in the family Acropomatidae, the temperate ocean-basses or lanternbellies. It is endemic to the marine waters off of Australia.
This fish occurs as deep as, but usually stays between. It grows to a length of SL.
Hector's lanternfish is an important part of its diet.
Some authorities consider Apogonops to be a synonym of Verilus.