Apogonichthyoides Cathetogramma
📖 Overview
Apogonichthyoides Cathetogramma (Apogonichthyoides cathetogramma), first described by Tanaka, 1917 is a small fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 12.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9. Gill rakers 1 + 1 + 7.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Apogonichthyoides Cathetogramma is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic. Tropical East China Sea and the Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Apogonichthyoides Cathetogramma.
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