Persian cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Persian cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus persicus), first described by Gon, 1993 is a medium-sized fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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
Color in life pale grayish brown with 10-13 dark brown to black stripes narrower than interspaces. Stripes usually alternating in width and intensity. A pupil-size black spot encircled by yellow area laterally on middle of caudal peduncle. Snout and top of head with yellow tinge. Distal part of first dorsal fin dark. Spine and first ray of second dorsal fin dusky. Other fins transparent (Ref 8525).: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Persian cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Persian cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
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