Bullseye
📖 Overview
Adults occur inshore and in deep offshore reefs . Found among weeds . Nocturnal species. Feed at night on zooplankton . Have been reared in captivity . Mouthbrooders, the males incubate the eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Dark vertical bar present below each dorsal fin and on caudal base; a fourth bar may be present between the 2nd dorsal and the caudal base; normally with large ocellus above pectoral fins; pelvic fins black, pectoral fins light, other fins dusky to dark in color .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bullseye is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 50 m . Subtropical; 31°N - 34°S, 32°E - 155°E West Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | bullseye · Bullseye Cardinalfish |
| 🌍TUR | kardinal baligi |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon nigripinnis | Cuvier | 1828 | Synonym |
| Apogon nigripinsis | Cuvier | 1828 | Synonym |
| Apogon thurstoni | Day | 1888 | Synonym |
| Apogonichthys nigripinnis | Cuvier | 1828 | Synonym |
| Apogonichtys nigripinnis | Cuvier | 1828 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bullseye.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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