Pearly-finned cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Nocturnal species. Occurs inshore over soft bottom . Lives in holes in the mud during the day. Usually trawled near river mouths .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pearly-finned cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pearly-finned cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 19 - 146 m . Tropical north as Japan, southward to the Arafura Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pearly-finned cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
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