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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pharaoh cardinalfish

Apogonichthyoides pharaonis Bellotti, 1874
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Max Length
9.5 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
0–2 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pharaoh cardinalfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Apogonichthyoides pharaonis
Authority
Bellotti, 1874
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9.5 cm
Depth Range
0–2 m
Latitude
30°S – 30°N
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pharaoh cardinalfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pharaoh cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pharaoh cardinalfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pharaoh cardinalfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 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

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
9.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
30°N – 30°S
Described By
Bellotti, 1874

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