Spotted cardinalfish (Apogon maculiferus)

Scientific name: Apogon maculiferus Garrett, 1864

The Spotted cardinalfish (Apogon maculiferus) is a marine fish of the family Apogonidae. Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, restricted to the Hawaiian Islands.

Biology

Benthopelagic. Nocturnal, under ledges or in caves by day

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Apogon maculiferus
Family
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
14.0
Depth range
1–119 m (3–390 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 119 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: restricted to the Hawaiian 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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