Black cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Found in shallow well protected coastal bays, commonly found under jetties, hiding in dark areas ; also in inshore rocky areas and among branching coral .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 15 m . Tropical; 30°N - 18°S north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Rowley Shoals.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black Cardinalfish · Blackspot Cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec temný |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Montsukiishimochi · モンツキイシモチ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cardeal-preto |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 大目側仔 · 大面側仔 · 黑身天竺鯛 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon melas | Bleeker | 1848 | Synonym |
| Apogon nigricans | Day | 1875 | Synonym |
| Ostorhinchus melas | Bleeker | 1848 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Black cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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