Apogonichthyoides Niger
📖 Overview
Occurs solitarily around boulders scattered on sandy and muddy bottoms in bays. Breeding occurs from July to September. Males brood eggs in the mouth .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Body depth high and each fin rounded.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Apogonichthyoides Niger is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Apogonichthyoides Niger is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning . Males were reported to release hatched larvae after sunset due to a lower chance of predation .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Northwest Pacific: Japan (from Kanagawa Prefecture and the Goto Islands southward), Taiwan, and the South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon niger | Döderlein | 1883 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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