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The Bloodspot Cardinalfish (Taeniamia fucata) is a saltwater fish of the family Apogonidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The bloodspot cardinalfish is a small reef fish of the family Apogonidae from the Indo-West Pacific. The species reaches about 10 cm and has a translucent pink-orange body with fine lateral lines. It inhabits continental and insular shelves on coral and rocky reefs of sheltered bays and lagoons, often over mud, sand or silt bottoms, coral rubble and mangroves. By day the species forms dense schools at cave entrances and among branching corals; it is active at night and feeds on zooplankton and small invertebrates. Like other cardinalfishes the male broods the eggs in its mouth.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bloodspot Cardinalfish?
The Bloodspot Cardinalfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Forms dense shoals at cave entrances during the day; nocturnal; the male is a mouthbrooder.
Where does the Bloodspot Cardinalfish live?
The Bloodspot Cardinalfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific, on coral and rocky reefs.
How big does the Bloodspot Cardinalfish get?
The Bloodspot Cardinalfish grows to a maximum of about 10 cm. On average the species is around 6 cm.
Is the Bloodspot Cardinalfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Bloodspot Cardinalfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bloodspot Cardinalfish edible?
The Bloodspot Cardinalfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Taeniamia
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