Humpbacked cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit mangrove estuaries, tidal creeks and lower reaches of freshwater streams . Usually found in brackish water or freshwater of river mouths. Nocturnal , euryhaline species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Trunk rhombic, mid body below the 1st dorsal base high. Nape moderately concave, snout tip rounded. Maxillary reaching rear border of eye. A distinct black spot just in front of anal base about equal to eye diameter in width.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Humpbacked cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous ; depth range 0 - 2 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon bombonensis | Herre | 1925 | Synonym |
| Apogon hyalosoma | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Mionorus bombonensis | Herre | 1925 | Synonym |
| Mionurus bombonensis | Herre | 1925 | Synonym |
| Ostorhinchus hyalosoma | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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