Singapore Cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits lagoon reefs and silty habitats in among boulders in seagrass areas; juveniles among urchin spines . Sexual maturity reached at about 7 to 8 cm . Solitary and nocturnal (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. A small white spot at end of base of second dorsal fin that is distinctive in juveniles and maybe absent in large individuals . : elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Singapore Cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 10 m . Tropical; 20°N - 20°S East Indies, Palau, Caroline Islands, Marshall Islands, and Rowley Shoals off northwestern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Singapore Cardinalfish · Truncate Cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec severoaustralský |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kasumi-yarai-ishimochi |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cardeal-de-Singapura |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Singapore Cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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