Western striped cardinalfish (Apogon victoriae)

Scientific name: Apogon victoriae G?nther, 1859

The Western striped cardinalfish (Apogon victoriae) is a marine fish of the family Apogonidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, endemic to Australia.

Biology

Nocturnal species; occurs inshore, and in rocky regions.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Apogon victoriae
Family
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.0
Depth range
2–3 m (7–10 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 3 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to Australia.
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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