Dog-toothed cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Occurs in lagoon reefs to depths of at least 12 m. Usually in small groups among staghorn corals . Often collected with C. quinquelineatus, but tends to prefer deeper areas . Feeds on small fishes. Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Distinguished externally from C. quinquelineatus by the position of the basicaudal spot which is in line with the mid-lateral stripe, and internally by having canine teeth at the end of the lower jaw . : elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dog-toothed cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dog-toothed cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 50 m . Tropical; 19°N - 12°S south to Indonesia; east to Tonga .
🌿 Ecology
small fishes
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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