Nectamia annularis
| Nectamia annularis | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Gobiiformes |
| Family: | Apogonidae |
| Genus: | Nectamia |
| Species: | N. annularis
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| Binomial name | |
| Nectamia annularis | |
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Apogon annularis Rüppell, 1829 | |
Nectamia annularis, also known as the tailring cardinalfish, is a marine fish belonging to the family Apogonidae or also called cardinalfishes.
Description
[edit | edit source]Tailring cardinalfish is a small sized fish which grows up to 7 cm.[3] Its body has an elongate appearance, compressed laterally and with a round profile. It has two translucide dorsal fins, one lateral line, a large mouth and big round eyes.[4] Its body coloration is silver grey with a black ring around the caudal peduncle.
Distribution & habitat
[edit | edit source]This species is found in tropical waters of the western part of the Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and also the Maldives.[2] They are found in shallow water near coral reefs up to 17 metres (56 ft) depth.[1]
Feeding
[edit | edit source]Nectamia annularis is a zooplankton-eater.[3]
Behaviour
[edit | edit source]Tailring cardinalfish is a nocturnal species which when feeding, may be solitary or gather in small groups in shallow water above the coral reef. During daytime, they usually hide in reef crevices and caves.[1]
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=398503
- Photos of Nectamia annularis in the Sealife Collection
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