Half-barred cardinal
📖 Overview
Found in deep coastal reefs . Form small schools with outcrops on reef on sand to depths of 20 m ; or among rocks or corals of shallow sheltered lagoons ; often in seagrass beds . A nocturnal species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Black stripe from snout through eye to angle of opercle; tip of 1st dorsal present; caudal spot present . Sometimes has yellow barring on sides . 2-3 tiny black spots along base of dorsal fin; greatest depth of body 2.6-3.0 in SL .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Half-barred cardinal is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 20 m , usually 0 - 12 m . Tropical south to Natal, South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Half-barred Cardinalfish · Masked Cardinal · Masked Cardinalfish · Sangi cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec polopásý |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Sangiruishimochi · サンギルイシモチ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cardeal-esbelto |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 条腹鹦天竺鲷 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon sangiensis | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
| Apogon thermalis | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Ostorhinchus thermalis | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Half-barred cardinal.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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