Axillary-spot cardinalfish (Apogon axillaris)

Scientific name: Apogon axillaris Valenciennes, 1832

Axillary-spot cardinalfish (Apogon axillaris)

The Axillary-spot cardinalfish (Apogon axillaris) is a marine fish of the family Apogonidae. Native range: Eastern Atlantic, So far, known only from Ascension and St. Helena Islands.

Biology

Inhabits rocky areas with caves. Smaller specimens occasionally occur among rubble. Retiring and inactive during the day.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Apogon axillaris
Family
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
15.0
Depth range
4–35 m (13–115 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 4 - 35 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: So far, known only from Ascension and St. Helena Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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