Luminous cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits lagoon and coastal reefs, among corals and rocks . Lives sympatrically with A. notatus . Forms large schools . Feeds during the day in currents above reefs as well as at night .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. This species is distinguished by the following characters: bluish longitudinal stripe on the middle of the body; translucent white or pink, silvery on head and abdomen; caudal peduncle sometimes with a posteriorly placed black spot; characterized further by one or both caudal fin lobes having black tip; greatest depth of body 3.3-3.6 in SL .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Luminous cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 91 m . Tropical; 32°N - 12°S West Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon gracilis | Bleeker | 1856 | Synonym |
| Apogonichthys gracilis | Bleeker | 1856 | Synonym |
| Rhabadamia gracilis | Bleeker | 1856 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Luminous cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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