Blackstripe Cardinalfish [Reproduction, Habitat, Appearance, Etc.]

Blackstripe Cardinalfish, scientifically known as Apogon nigrofasciatus, is a fish from the Indo-Pacific region.

It has yellow and black stripes and is sometimes found in aquariums.

This fish lives in shallow reefs or lagoon reefs and is often seen alone or in pairs hiding under rocks or in small holes.

Blackstripe Cardinalfish eats tiny animals on the ocean floor at night and is safe for coral reefs.

Blackstripe Cardinalfish Interesting Facts

Blackstripe Cardinalfish have striking yellow and black stripes and grow up to 2.8 inches (7.0 centimeters) long.
They inhabit the Indo-Pacific region, thriving in tropical waters between latitudes of 30°N to 30°S.
These fish are mouthbrooders, carrying their eggs in their mouths for protection during reproduction.
They feed on tiny animals on the ocean floor at night and are often found near reefs at depths of 3 to 50 meters.

Blackstripe Cardinalfish Habitat

Blackstripe Cardinalfish lives in the Indo-Pacific region, including places like the Red Sea, Christmas Island, Tuamoto Islands, southern Japan, New Caledonia, and Rapa.

It’s also found in Mozambique within the Western Indian Ocean.

This fish prefers marine environments near reefs and is found at depths of 3 to 50 meters (10 to 164 feet).

It thrives in tropical waters between latitudes of 30°N to 30°S.

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Blackstripe Cardinalfish Physical Characteristics

Size: 2.8 inches (7.0 centimeters)

Blackstripe Cardinalfish grows up to a maximum length of 3.9 inches (10.0 centimeters) long, but most fish are usually around 2.8 inches (7.0 centimeters).

This fish has 8 spines and 9 soft rays on its dorsal fin, 2 spines and 8 soft rays on its anal fin, and 14 pectoral fin rays.

It also has one spine and five pelvic fin rays. There are 24 scales along the lateral line, with four scales before the dorsal fin and twelve around the body.

Blackstripe Cardinalfish has a total of 24 gill rakers, with only 18 being well-developed. Its snout is pointed, and its body is white in color.

This fish has black and yellow stripes along its body. The dark stripes are wider than the yellow ones.

The depth of its body is between 2.6 to 3.1 times smaller than its length.