Biology:Apogon semiornatus

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Apogon semiornatus
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Kurtiformes
Family: Apogonidae
Genus: Apogon
Species:
A. semiornatus
Binomial name
Apogon semiornatus
W. K. H. Peters, 1876

Apogon semiornatus, the oblique-banded cardinalfish, is a translucent fish with one main stripe (usually red) and little to no smaller stripes; stripe-free individuals have also been found. This fish lives in the Indo-West Pacific Ocean, in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Oman, east to Australia, north to Japan, south to Natal, and in the waters around South Africa. This fish naturally lives in rocky and rubble reefs and displays secretive behavior by preferring to remain under pieces of material or in the back of low caves. These fish can live alone but are sometimes found in small groups.[1][2]

Information

  • Hardness: Intermediate
  • Light Level: Dim/Minimum
  • Temperature Range: 20°C-26°C
  • Minimum Tank Size: 350 Liters
  • Depth Range: 5-30m
  • Diet: Carnivore, Vitamin Enriched Tablets, Frozen Food, Flake Food
  • Maximum Size: 7 cm
  • Aquarium Occurrence: Rare

References

  1. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2018). "Apogon semiornatus" in FishBase. June 2018 version.
  2. "Apogon semiornatus". Fishes of Australia. Museums of Victoria. http://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/1607. Retrieved 19 September 2018. 
  • [1] Meerwasser's Information
  • [2] Searchfish's Information
  • [3] Saltcorner's Information

Wikidata ☰ Q3642066 entry