Threadfin cardinalfish (Zoramia leptacantha)

Scientific name: Zoramia leptacantha Bleeker, 1856-57

The Threadfin cardinalfish (Zoramia leptacantha) is a marine fish of the family Apogonidae. Native range: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea and Mozambique Island to Samoa and Tonga, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia; throughout Micronesia.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9. Semi-transparent to whitish in color with blue spots and incomplete, narrow, orange bars on head and anterior part of body. Tall first dorsal fin, eyes blue.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Zoramia leptacantha
Family: Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.0
Depth range: 1–12 m (3–39 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 12 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and Mozambique Island to Samoa and Tonga, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia; throughout Micronesia.
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.)