Barred cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Ubiquitous, from gravel pits and rock ledges at the sea's edge to clear-water reefs. Remains hidden in cracks and crevices during the day . Sometimes observed between the spines of Diadema antillarum .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barred cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 60 m . Tropical; 32°N - 9°N Central Atlantic: Bermuda, southeastern Florida (USA), and Bahamas to the Antilles (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Barred Cardinalfish · Two-spotted cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec dvojznamenaný |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Stribet kardinalfisk |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cardeal-das-Bermudas |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | cardenal barreado · cardenal rayado · Cardenal rayao |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amia binotata | Poey | 1867 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Barred cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 47 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Barred cardinalfish ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.