Pale cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Pale cardinalfish (Apogon planifrons) 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 10.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 3 and 30 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pale cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pale cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pale cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 30 m . Tropical; - 9°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pale Cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec plochočelý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cardeal-pálido · totó-rosa |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | cardenal pálido |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .
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