Evermann's cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Found in deep recesses of caves in the outer reef slope . Benthopelagic . Nocturnal species . Swims upside-down on ceilings . Solitary or in pairs (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Body elongate, yellow or reddish brown. Black stripe through eye . Scales of lateral line large and well spaced; small ctenoid scales; black spot at base of last dorsal fin rays and white spot on dorsal midline just behind second dorsal fin .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Evermann's cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Evermann's cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 70 m . Tropical; 28°N - 11°S Central Atlantic: Bahamas, Cozumel to Isla Providencia and Curacao (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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