Tiger Cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Tiger Cardinalfish (Jaydia striata), first described by Smith & Radcliffe, 1912 is a small fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 7.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 25 to 82 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. 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 Tiger Cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tiger Cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 25 - 82 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Multi-bar Cardinalfish · Tiger Cardinalfish |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 大目側仔 · 大面側仔 · 條紋天竺鯛 · 橫帶天竺鯛 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amia striata | Smith & Radcliffe | 1912 | Synonym |
| Apogon striatus | Fourmanoir & Crosnier | 1964 | Synonym |
| Apogonichthys striatus | Smith & Radcliffe | 1912 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tiger Cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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