Vanderbilt's cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Vanderbilt's cardinalfish (Gymnapogon vanderbilti), first described by Fowler, 1938 is a tiny fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 1.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Apogonidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Vanderbilt's cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Vanderbilt's cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Central Pacific: Line Islands (Kiribati), Pitcairn.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Vanderbilt's cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
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