Nectamia annularis
Species of fish
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Nectamia annularis, also known as the tailring cardinalfish, is a marine fish belonging to the family Apogonidae or also called cardinalfishes.
| Nectamia annularis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Gobiiformes |
| Family: | Apogonidae |
| Genus: | Nectamia |
| Species: | N. annularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Nectamia annularis | |
| Synonyms | |
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Apogon annularis Rüppell, 1829 | |
Description
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
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
Nectamia annularis is a zooplankton-eater.[3]
