B-spot cardinalfish
📖 Overview
B-spot cardinalfish (Gymnapogon urospilotus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apogonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 18 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Distinct dark B-shaped spot on caudal fin base . : elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for B-spot cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 18 m . Tropical; 30°N - 18°S south to Australia eastward to French Polynesia (Society Islands); throughout Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | B-spot Cardinalfish · Spot-tail Cardinalfish · Tailspot Cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec nažloutlý |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | コモンクダリボウズギス |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cardeal-fantasma-de-cauda-pintada |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 大目側仔 · 大面側仔 · 尾斑裸天竺鯛 · 尾斑裸天竺鲷 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect B-spot cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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