Rifle cardinal
📖 Overview
Occurs mainly in shallow waters and tide pools . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 57178. Solitary or in small groups (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rifle cardinal is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 50 m , usually 8 - 39 m . Tropical Northwest Pacific: Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon keinsis | Jordan & Snyder | 1901 | Synonym |
| Apogon kienesis | Jordan & Snyder | 1901 | Synonym |
| Apogon kiensis | Jordan & Snyder | 1901 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Rifle cardinal.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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