天竺鲷科为辐鳍鱼纲鲈形目的一个科。

本科鱼类广泛分布于全球各大洋热带、亚热带水域。

Cardinalfishes are a family, Apogonidae, of ray-finned fishes found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans; they are chiefly marine, but some species are found in brackish water and a few (notably Glossamia) are found in fresh water. A handful of species are kept in the aquarium and are popular as small, peaceful, and colourful fish. The family includes about 370 species.