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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Deepwater cardinalfish

Apogon gouldi Vaniz, 1977
Max Length
6.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
55–262 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Deepwater cardinalfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Apogon gouldi
Authority
Vaniz, 1977
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.6 cm
Depth Range
55–262 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 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

Diet information for Deepwater cardinalfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Deepwater cardinalfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 55 - 262 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Bermuda, Bahamas and off Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.22 (TL)
Max TL
6.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vaniz, 1977

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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