Pearly cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Pearly cardinalfish (Zoramia perlita), first described by Fraser & Lachner, 1985 is a small fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 5.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 3 to 12 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. The species schools in loose to tight aggregations. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Apogonidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pearly cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 12 m . Tropical; 19°N - 9°S West Pacific: Andaman Sea to Papua New Guinea and Palau south to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pearly cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
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