Tailspot cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Tailspot cardinalfish (Apogon dovii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apogonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Tailspot cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tailspot cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 35°N - 9°S, 120°W - 77°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cardinal Fish · tailspot cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec mazatlánský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cardeal-de-Mazatlán |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | cardenal colimanchada · Cardenal con Mancha · Cardenal de Cola Manchada · cardenal pintado |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tailspot cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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