Red-striped cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Found in shallow coral reefs around lagoons and sheltered bays . In small groups, usually sheltering near long-spined urchins or large anemones in seagrasses .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. : elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red-striped cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Red-striped cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 5 m . Tropical; 20°N - 28°S, 94°E - 168°E Central Pacific: Indo-Malay Archipelago to Solomon Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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