The Ringtailed cardinalfish (Nectamia annularis) is a saltwater fish of the family Apogonidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The ringtailed cardinalfish is a cardinalfish (Apogonidae) from shallow reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 9 cm and has a stocky, silvery to red-brown body with large eyes, two dorsal fins and a dark ring on the tail base. As a nocturnal fish it shelters by day among coral and in crevices and hunts small zooplankton and small crustaceans by night. The male broods the eggs in his mouth. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Ringtailed cardinalfish?
The Ringtailed cardinalfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Ringtailed cardinalfish live?
The Ringtailed cardinalfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Ringtailed cardinalfish get?
The Ringtailed cardinalfish grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Ringtailed cardinalfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Ringtailed cardinalfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Nectamia
More from the family Apogonidae
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