Apogon imberbis (Linnaeus, 1758)

Cardinal fish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Apogonidae \| Apogoninae
Synonyms	Mullus imberbis, Amia imberbis, Apogon rexmullorum, ... more
Common names	Mediterranean cardinalfish, Apogon commun, Alfoncino, ... more

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Main reference

Tortonese, E. 1986. (Ref. 4738)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 15.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4738)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 10 - 200 m (Ref. 4738)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 45°N - 5°S, 32°W - 36°E

Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea: Portugal to Morocco and the Azores. Elsewhere, southward to Gulf of Guinea.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Eye very large, much greater than snout. Pectoral fin long, reaching at least origin of anal fin. Preopercular edge only slightly serrated, preopercular ridge smooth. Body and fins red or pink, back and upper surface of head dusky. Two or three dark spots, sometimes joined, along base of caudal fin.

Occasionally forms schools; sometimes solitary. Inhabits muddy or rocky bottoms and caves. Feeds on small invertebrates and fishes (Ref. 4738). Oral brooding by males (Ref. 4738).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (K=0.90)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (15 of 100)	High

Entered by Papasissi, Christine

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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