Similar cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Similar cardinalfish (Nectamia similis) 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 6.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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 two dark saddles on body below the first and second dorsal fin, a narrow pale bar on the opercle reaching above the top of the preopercle, a few narrow pale bars on the body, caudal peduncle with a complete dark wide bar, connected dorsally and ventrally caudal fin with dark margins, subocular mark, thin and triangular : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Similar cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Similar cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders. Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 15°N - 13°S, 105°E - 155°E north to the Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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