Reef-flat cardinalfish (Apogon taeniophorus)

Scientific name: Apogon taeniophorus Regan, 1908

The Reef-flat cardinalfish (Apogon taeniophorus) is a marine fish of the family Apogonidae. Native range: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea and Sodwana Bay, South Africa to the Line and Pitcairn islands, north to southern Japan, south to New South Wales (Australia) and Rapa.

Biology

Occurs inshore. Found in holes or ledges of outer reef flats in areas exposed to surge, to depths of about 10 m. Nocturnal

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Apogon taeniophorus
Family
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
11.0
Depth range
0–2 m (0–7 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 2 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and Sodwana Bay, South Africa to the Line and Pitcairn islands, north to southern Japan, south to New South Wales (Australia) and Rapa.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
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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