Crown-of-thorns cardinalfish
📖 Overview
A rare species found in lagoons, among the spines of Acanthaster planci, in groups of up to 31 from depths of 7 m or more . Minimum depth taken from Ref. 57178.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Plain dark brown to black, showing a lined pattern on occasion, and usually when caught or as juveniles. Black lines slightly broader in width to pale interspaces. Sometimes confused with the striped form of Siphamia tubifer or S. versicolor, that has narrower black lines .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Crown-of-thorns cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 7 - 27 m . Tropical; 24°N - 6°S south Taiwan, and the Marshall Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Brown-striped Siphonfish · Crown-of-thorns Cardinalfish · Philippines Urchin Cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec vzácný |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cardeal-da-coroa-de-espinhos |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 大目側仔 · 大面側仔 · 棕線管天竺鯛 · 棕線管竺鯛 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Crown-of-thorns cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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