Multi-barred cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Multi-barred cardinalfish (Nectamia luxuria) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apogonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 11 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. A Nectamia with no dark saddle on body below the second dorsal fin, many pale bars on body, caudal peduncle with an incomplete dark wide bar, mostly above the lateral line, caudal fin with dark margins, subocular mark, thin and triangular .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Multi-barred cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Multi-barred cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Multi-barred cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 11 m . Tropical; 23°N - 25°S, 70°E - 131°W south to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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