Pharaoh cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Pharaoh cardinalfish (Apogonichthyoides pharaonis), first described by Bellotti, 1874 is a small fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 9.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 2 metres. 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
Physical description for Pharaoh cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pharaoh cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 2 m . Tropical; 30°N - 30°S, 31°E - 67°E south to northern Durban South Africa and east to Pakistan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pharaoh cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
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