Fragile cardinalfish (Zoramia fragilis)

Scientific name: Zoramia fragilis Smith, 1961

The Fragile cardinalfish (Zoramia fragilis) is a marine fish of the family Apogonidae. Native range: Indo-West Pacific, East Africa to Samoa, north to the Yaeyamas, south to the Great Barrier Reef.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Semi-transparent to whitish, silvery on sides; blue spots may be present on operculum and behind pectoral fins; black spot at base of caudal fin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Zoramia fragilis
Family: Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.5
Common length: 4.3
Depth range: 1–15 m (3–49 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 15 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to Samoa, north to the Yaeyamas, south to the Great Barrier Reef.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)