Dusky-tailed cardinalfish
Taeniamia macroptera
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Saltwater
Overview
Dusky-tailed cardinalfish (Taeniamia macroptera) is a marine fish of the family Apogonidae, in the order Kurtiformes. Maximum recorded length is 9.5 cm. Its recorded depth range is 2–20 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 9,5 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 2-20m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
2-20m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Kurtiformes |
| Familie | Apogonidae |
| Arten | Taeniamia macroptera |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Dusky-tailed cardinalfish get?
Dusky-tailed cardinalfish can grow up to 9.5 cm long.
Where is Dusky-tailed cardinalfish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Dusky-tailed cardinalfish belong to?
Dusky-tailed cardinalfish (Taeniamia macroptera) belongs to the family Apogonidae in the order Kurtiformes.
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