Oblique-banded cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Occurs inshore . Rocky and rubble reef, secretive under pieces or in the back of low caves . Solitary and cryptic, hides under ledges and rocks (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Characterized by having transparent pinkish body; broad reddish brown band from snout to the anal-fin base; broad dark brown band at the middle of the body surface ; depth of body 2.7-3.0 in SL .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oblique-banded cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 30 m . Tropical West Pacific: Red Sea and Gulf of Oman south to Natal, South Africa and east to the western Pacific where it ranges from southern Japan to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amia diencaea | Smith & Radcliffe | 1912 | Synonym |
| Amia semiornata | Peters | 1876 | Synonym |
| Apogon diencaeus | Smith & Radcliffe | 1912 | Synonym |
| Apogon warreni | Regan | 1908 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Oblique-banded cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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