Spotted cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Spotted cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus maculiferus), first described by Garrett, 1864 is a small fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 14.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 119 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. The species active primarily at night. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Apogonidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spotted cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 119 m . Tropical Central Pacific: restricted to the Hawaiian Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spotted Cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec puntíkatý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cardeal-pontilhado |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon maculiferus | Garrett | 1864 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Spotted cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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