Ring-eyed Cardinalfish [Archamia]
Description
Archamia is a genus of cardinalfishes known for their distinct eye rings and preference for sheltering in coral reef crevices. They are small to medium-sized, nocturnal fishes that feed on small invertebrates. Like many cardinalfishes, Archamia species practice mouthbrooding, with the males incubating the eggs.
Species
Ring-eyed Cardinalfish [Ostorhinchus cyclopterus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Cardinalfishes
Apogonidae
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Statistics
- Species 1