A small marine teleost fish species endemic to the tropical marine environments around Guadalupe Island, Mexico, belonging to the Apogonidae family of cardinalfishes.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Tropical marine coral reef ecosystems, typically found in rocky reef areas and coral formations at depths between 10-50 meters in the Eastern Pacific Ocean near Guadalupe Island.
Ecological Role
Small reef-associated fish that plays a role in marine food webs, serving as prey for larger predatory fish and contributing to coral reef ecosystem biodiversity.
Morphology
SKIN COATSilvery-translucent body coloration with potential camouflage patterns for reef environment
LIMBS WINGSRounded fins with soft rays; dorsal fin split into two sections; small pectoral and ventral fins for precise reef movement
HEAD SENSORYLarge eyes adapted for low-light reef environments; prominent mouth structure typical of cardinalfish species
BODY STRUCTURESmall, compressed body with typical cardinalfish characteristics; average length around 7-10 cm; streamlined and laterally compressed shape for efficient reef navigation
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
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