Dammerman’s Cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Dammerman’s Cardinalfish (Apogon dammermani), first described by Weber & de Beaufort, 1929 is a small fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 5.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Apogonidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Dammerman’s Cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dammerman’s Cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dammerman’s Cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec Dammermanův |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Dammerman’s Cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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