Fiveline cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits reef flats and lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of 40 m or more. Occurs singly or in small to large aggregations, taking shelter in dark crevices, branched coral, under ledges, and among the spines of Diadema setosum. Nocturnal species . Feeds on small crustaceans and gastropods, also on small fishes. Generally common . Has been reared in captivity .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Characterized by having dorsal fin rays VI-I, 9; anal fin rays II,8; pectoral fin rays 12; pelvic fin rays I, 5; pored lateral line scales 24-25; predorsal scales 6; circumpeduncular scales 12; large canine-like teeth on jaws; serrated preopercular margin; characterized further by pale grey color to whitish with five narrow black stripes; base of caudal fin yellow; greatest depth of body 3.1-3.7 in SL .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fiveline cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 40 m . Tropical; 30°N - 32°S north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island and Rapa.
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans and gastropods, also on small fishes
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Five-lined Cardinalfish · Fiveband Cardinalfish · Fiveline Cardinalfish · Sharptooth Cardinal · fivelined cardinalfish · fivestriped percelle |
| 🇫🇷French | Apogon à cinq lignes |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Yaraiishimochi · ヤライイシモチ |
| 🌍TAH | 'upaparu |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 五带巨牙天竺鲷 · 五帶巨牙天竺鯛 · 五線巨齒天竺鯛 · 大目側仔 · 大面側仔 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheilodipterus popur | Montrouzier | 1857 | Synonym |
| Cheilodipterus quenquelineatus | Cuvier | 1828 | Synonym |
| Cheliodipterus quinquelineatus | Cuvier | 1828 | Synonym |
| Ostorhinchus popur | Montrouzier | 1857 | Synonym |
| Paramia quinquelineata | Cuvier | 1828 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Fiveline cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 72 records indexed .
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