Eightspine cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Occurs inshore, near reefs . Secretive among boulders or under debris . Nocturnal species. Solitary (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Body uniformly pinkish-yellow; dark radial cheek bars present around the lower part of the eyes. The last (8th) spine of the 1st dorsal fin joined to the second dorsal fin by a membrane. Caudal fin rounded. Further characterized by having small reddish spots on the body and fins .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eightspine cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Eightspine cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 5 m . Tropical West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa east to Fiji; north to Japan and south to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Eight-spine Cardinalfish · Eight-spined Cardinalfish · Eightspine cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec osmitrnný |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Yatsutogetenjikudai · ヤツトゲテンジクダイ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cardeal-de-oito-espinhos |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Жёлтая неамия |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 八棘扁天竺鯛 · 大目側仔 · 大面側仔 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon sphenurus | Klunzinger | 1884 | Synonym |
| Apogonichthys coggeri | Whitley | 1964 | Synonym |
| Neamia sphenurus | Klunzinger | 1884 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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