Shelter cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Benthic species which inhabits coral reef . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. Forms groups that shelter among urchins, black corals and gorgonians (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shelter cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 20 - 35 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Indonesia, New Caledonia and Lizard Island, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Gorgonian Cardinalfish · Mosaic-line Cardinalfish · Shelter Cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec skrytý |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon cladophilos | Allen & Randall | 2002 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Shelter cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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