elusive cardinalfish
📖 Overview
elusive cardinalfish (Apogon fugax), first described by Gon, Bogorodsky, Mal & Alpermann, 2020 is a small fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 6.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 60 to 166 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for elusive cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for elusive cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 60 - 166 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Saudi Arabia, Myanmar and Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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