Plain cardinalfish (Apogon atricaudus)

Scientific name: Apogon atricaudus Jordan & McGregor, 1898

The Plain cardinalfish (Apogon atricaudus) is a marine fish of the family Apogonidae. Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, San Clemente Island, southern California, USA to Gulf of California and offshore islands of the eastern Pacific.

Biology

Found in rocky reefs. Seeks shelter during the day. Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks and other small invertebrates. Minimum depth reported taken from.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Apogon atricaudus
Family: Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.0
Depth range: 9–30 m (30–98 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 9 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific: San Clemente Island, southern California, USA to Gulf of California and offshore islands of the eastern Pacific.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: potential
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)