The Backspot cardinalfish (Jaydia carinatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Apogonidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The ocellate cardinalfish is a cardinalfish from the western Pacific, ranging from Japan and the China seas to northwestern Australia. It grows to about 15 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed body with large, easily shed scales; a distinctive black oval ocellus marks the second dorsal fin. As a bottom-dweller the fish lives on muddy bottoms between about 50 and 145 metres depth. Like all cardinalfish the species is a mouthbrooder in which the male incubates the eggs in his mouth. The IUCN has not evaluated the species (NE).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Backspot cardinalfish?
The Backspot cardinalfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Backspot cardinalfish live?
The Backspot cardinalfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Backspot cardinalfish get?
The Backspot cardinalfish grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Backspot cardinalfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Backspot cardinalfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Backspot cardinalfish edible?
The Backspot cardinalfish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Jaydia
More from the family Apogonidae
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