Deepwater cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Deepwater cardinalfish (Apogon gouldi), first described by Vaniz, 1977 is a small fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 6.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 55 to 262 metres. 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Apogonidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Circumferential caudal peduncle scales 5-2-5; diffuse web-shaped bar below second dorsal fin and broad band on caudal peduncle .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deepwater cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 55 - 262 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Bermuda, Bahamas and off Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Deepwater cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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