Three-spined cardinalfish

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. Another name for this species of fish is Flathead feed.

This fish occurs as deep as 600 m, but usually stays between 100 and 400 m. It grows to a length of 15 cm SL.

Hector's lanternfish (Lampanyctodes hectoris) is an important part of its diet.

Some authorities consider Apogonops to be a synonym of Verilus.