Crosseyed cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Occurs inshore in reef areas . Commonly found among weeds in tide pools . Nocturnal species . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30874.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Crosseyed cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 37 m . Tropical; 30°N - 35°S south to Natal, South Africa and eastward to Samoa and Mangaréva, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to northern Australia and Lord Howe Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Aurita Cardinalfish · Crosseye Cardinalfish · crosseyed cardinal · Crosseyed cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec pruhooký |
| 🇫🇷French | Petite Rouge |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cardeal-de-olho-cruzado |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amia aurita | Valenciennes | 1831 | Synonym |
| Apogon auritus | Valenciennes | 1831 | Synonym |
| Apogonichthys auritus | Valenciennes | 1831 | Synonym |
| Papillapogon aurita | Valenciennes | 1831 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Crosseyed cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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