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Barred cardinalfish (Apogon binotatus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Apogon binotatus

Common Name
Barred cardinalfish

Biology
Ubiquitous, from gravel pits and rock ledges at the sea's edge to clear-water reefs. Remains hidden in cracks and crevices during the day (Ref. 9626). Sometimes observed between the spines of Diadema antillarum (Ref. 9626).

Classification

Classified By
Poey, 1867
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cardinalfishes (Apogonidae)

Distribution

Region
Western Central Atlantic
Distribution
Western Central Atlantic: Bermuda, southeastern Florida (USA), and Bahamas to the Antilles (Ref. 26340) and Venezuela.
Range
32°N - 9°N

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
1 m
Depth To - meters
60 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 60 m (Ref. 9626)
Trophic Level
3.4 s.e. 0.45 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
13.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (14 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated