The Three-spined cardinalfish (Apogonops anomalus) 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.[1] Another name for this species of fish is Flathead feed.[2]
This fish occurs as deep as 600m (2,000feet), but usually stays between 100mand400mm (300feetand1,300feetm). It grows to a length of 15cm (06inches) SL.
Hector's lanternfish (Lampanyctodes hectoris) is an important part of its diet.[3]
Some authorities consider Apogonops to be a synonym of Verilus.