Bigtooth cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Adults prefer exposed deep reefs and rocky outcroppings . Eggs are incubated orally by both parents . This is the only species in the genus Apogon with mouthbrooding done by males and females .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bigtooth cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bigtooth cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Biparental mouthbrooders . Spawning may occur throughout the year . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning . This is the only species in the genus Apogon with mouthbrooding done by males and females .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 20 - 300 m , usually 20 - 90 m . Tropical; 27°N - 18°S Central Atlantic: Gulf of Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bigtooth cardinalfish · Longtooth Cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec velkozubý |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Onaga-tenjikudai |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Alcarraz · Cardeal-hispânico · Folião · totó-dentuço |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cardenal Dentudo · cardenal dientón |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon affinis | Poey | 1875 | Synonym |
| Cheilodipterus affinis | Poey | 1875 | Synonym |
| Chilodipterus affinis | Poey | 1875 | Synonym |
| Paroncheilus stauchi | Smith | 1964 | Synonym |
| Phaeoptyx affinis | Poey | 1875 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .
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