Spotfin cardinal
📖 Overview
Spotfin cardinal (Jaydia queketti), first described by Gilchrist, 1903 is a small fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 12.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 66 to 90 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Large dark ocellus on 1st dorsal fin .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotfin cardinal is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 66 - 90 m . Tropical South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | spotfin cardinal |
| 🌍CES | parmovec skvrnoploutvý |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | täpläeväkardinaaliahven |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon queketti | Gilchrist | 1903 | Synonym |
| Apogonichthys queketti | Gilchrist | 1903 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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