Guadalupe cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits rocky crevices and caves at depths to 18 m or more during the day, but moves off the bottom and out into open areas at night. Feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans and small fishes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Guadalupe cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Guadalupe cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Guadalupe cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 9 - 18 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
planktonic crustaceans and small fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Guadaloupe cardinalfish · Guadalupe cardinalfish |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | cardenal mexicano |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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