Blackfin cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Adults occur in clear Thalassia testudinum beds where it often inhabits empty snail shells . Caught at night or in the early hours of the morning .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blackfin cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackfin cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Are mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 8 m . Tropical; - 33°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blackchin Cardinalfish · Blackfin Cardinalfish · Punctate cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec motýlovitý |
| 🇫🇷French | Cardinal ailes noires |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | apogon-bangai · Cardeal-de-gravata · totó-pintadinho |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | cardenal punteado |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogonichthys puncticulatus | Poey | 1867 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Blackfin cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 54 records indexed .
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