Coachwhip cardinal (Apogon flagelliferus)

Scientific name: Apogon flagelliferus Smith, 1961

The Coachwhip cardinal (Apogon flagelliferus) is a marine fish of the family Apogonidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Mozambique and Sodwana Bay, South Africa.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Pinkish red in color, becoming stronger on head and anterior spines of dorsal, anal and pelvic fins; red spots along lateral line; edge of scales darker red; alternating red and silvery reflecting vertical bars may be found under lateral line; caudal spot small; dark stripe from tip of snout to eye.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Apogon flagelliferus
Family
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
13.0
Environment
Marine; reef-associated
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique and Sodwana Bay, South Africa.
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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