Plain cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Found in rocky reefs . Seeks shelter during the day . Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks and other small invertebrates . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 2850.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Plain cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Plain cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 9 - 30 m . Tropical Central Pacific: San Clemente Island, southern California, USA to Gulf of California and offshore islands of the eastern Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans, mollusks and other small invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Plain cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
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