Paxton's cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Paxton's cardinalfish (Paxton concilians), first described by Baldwin & Johnson, 1999 is a small fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 7.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 46 to 80 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Apogonidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16; Vertebrae: 24. Head and body without scales, with numerous papillary neuromasts. Eyes slightly recessed with thick, whitish cornea.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paxton's cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 46 - 80 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Paxton's cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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