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Plain cardinalfish (Apogon atricaudus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Apogon atricaudus

Common Name
Plain cardinalfish

Biology
Found in rocky reefs (Ref. 11482). Seeks shelter during the day (Ref. 37955). Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks and other small invertebrates (Ref. 37955). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 2850.

Classification

Classified By
Jordan & McGregor, 1898
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cardinalfishes (Apogonidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Central Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: San Clemente Island, southern California, USA to Gulf of California and offshore islands of the eastern Pacific.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
9 m
Depth To - meters
30 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 9 - 30 m (Ref. 37955)
Trophic Level
3.54 s.e. 0.46 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
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
8.0 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
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: potential
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)