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Nectamia annularis
Species of fish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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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]
Behaviour
Tailring cardinalfish is a nocturnal species which when feeding, may be solitary or gather in small groups in shallow water above the coral reef. During daytime, they usually hide in reef crevices and caves.[1]
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