|
Nectamia ignitops Fraser, 2008 Fire-eye cardinalfish |
|
|
|
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: South China Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. A Nectamia with two faint dorsal saddles, faint caudal-peduncle band, no pale bars on side of body, and faint cheek mark, caudal fin without dark margins (Ref. 74933). Description: Characterized by brown color, darker color on back with coppery or silvery reflections; narrow dark band below eye; anterior caudal peduncle with pale bar across; greatest depth of body 2.1-2.3 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Forms aggregations, sometimes among staghorn corals (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
| Country info: |
|
|||