Narrowstripe cardinalfish

📖 Overview

Found under ledges or among isolated coral heads in silty inner reef areas . Solitary and rather rare . Nocturnal species . Often found at base of coral outcrops or under ledges (Ref 90102). Feeds on fishes and invertebrates . Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Distinguished by having the following characteristics: dorsal fin rays VII-I, 9; anal fin rays II, 8; pectoral fin rays 14; pelvic-fin rays I, 5; pored lateral line scales 23; total gill rakers 16-17, developed gill rakers 10-12; circumpeduncular scales 12; predorsal scales 4; body depth 3.0-3.4 in SL . Basicaudal spot is centered slightly above the level of the lateral stripe . Further characterized by pinkish to pale grey body color; narrow, tapering midlateral stripe; caudal fin base with dark spot that barely touches lateral line on its lower edge .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Narrowstripe cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 120 m , usually 3 - 20 m . Tropical; 30°N - 28°S north to Ryukyu Islands, south to southern Great Barrier Reef and Austral Islands.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Narrowstripe cardinalfish.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 41 records indexed .

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