Mottled cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Occurs inshore in reef areas among Acropora corals . Feeds on small invertebrates . Solitary and cryptic (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Mottled brown with 6 to 8 pale bars and 3 to 4 dark bands radiating from the eye . : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mottled cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 25 m , usually 3 - 15 m . Tropical north to Japan, south to northern Australia, New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands.
🌿 Ecology
small invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dwarf Cardinalfish · Mottled Cardinalfish · Spotless Cardinalfish |
| 🇫🇷French | Apogon tacheté |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Shiboridamashi · シボリダマシ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foa abocellata | Goren & Karplus | 1980 | Synonym |
| Foa vaiulae | Jordan & Seale | 1906 | Synonym |
| Fowleria abocellata | Goren & Karplus | 1980 | Synonym |
| Fowleria vaiuli | Jordan & Seale | 1906 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mottled cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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