Black cardinalfish
Apogonichthyoides melas
A dark brown cardinalfish with tall rounded second dorsal and anal fins, broad rounded caudal-fin lobes, a black ocellus on the second dorsal-fin base, a narrow diagonal bar across the cheek, and often three or four indistinct broad dark bars on the body and caudal peduncle (noticeable at night). Max length : 10.0 cm
Found in shallow well protected coastal bays, commonly found under jetties, hiding in dark areas ; also in inshore rocky areas and among branching coral.
Mouthbrooders. Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning.
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 15 m. Tropical; 30°N - 18°S
Distribution:
Western Pacific: Malaysia to Moluccas, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Rowley Shoals. Reported from New Caledonia.
Found in shallow well protected coastal bays, commonly found under jetties, hiding in dark areas ; also in inshore rocky areas and among branching coral.
Mouthbrooders. Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning.
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 15 m. Tropical; 30°N - 18°S
Distribution:
Western Pacific: Malaysia to Moluccas, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Rowley Shoals. Reported from New Caledonia.
