Pajama cardinalfish
Sphaeramia nematoptera
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The pajama cardinalfish is from the western Pacific, from Java to Fiji and from the Ryukyu Islands to the Great Barrier Reef. It is a popular aquarium fish and has been bred in captivity. The male broods the eggs. It reaches 8.5 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Sphaeramia nematoptera
- Family
- Apogonidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Order
- Kurtiformes
- Synonyms
- Apogon nematopterus
Origin
- Native region
- Oceania, Ásia
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 8.5 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Carnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Mouthbrooder
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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