Blackstriped Cardinalfish (Apogon nigrofasciatus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Apogon nigrofasciatus
- Common name
- Blackstriped Cardinalfish
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Genus
- Apogon
- Size
- 7–12 cm
- Depth
- 5–35 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, nocturnal
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Apogon nigrofasciatus reaches 12 cm. Cardinal (Apogonidae) Indo-Pacific. Cream-white, three bold black bands highly contrasted. Nocturnal, coral refuge. Zooplanktivore. Reef 5-35 m. Little threatened = LC. Very discreet, clear identity in macro photo.
Photo of Blackstriped Cardinalfish
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Blackstriped Cardinalfish?
- Blackstriped Cardinalfish (Apogon nigrofasciatus) reaches 7–12 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Blackstriped Cardinalfish?
- Blackstriped Cardinalfish is found between 5–35 m deep.
- Is the Blackstriped Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Blackstriped Cardinalfish?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Blackstriped Cardinalfish?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Apogon
- Apogon imberbis - Cardinal fish
- Apogon kiensis - Rifle cardinalfish
- Apogon binotatus - Bigeye Cardinalfish
- Apogon townsendi - Townsend's Cardinalfish
- Apogon ocellatus - Ocellated Cardinalfish
Other species in the family Apogonidae
- Pterapogon kauderni - Banggai cardinalfish
- Sphaeramia nematoptera - Pajama cardinalfish
- Zoramia leptacantha - Threadfin cardinalfish
- Ostorhinchus cyanosoma - Yellowstriped cardinalfish
- Ostorhinchus compressus - Ochre-striped cardinalfish
- Apogonichthyoides melas - Black cardinalfish
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 209362)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5211747)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia