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Jaydia photogaster (Gon & Allen, 1998) Silverbelly cardinalfish |
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photo by
Erdmann, M.V. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 18 - 52 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by pale grey to silvery color; 9-10 light brown bars on side; presence of oblique brown band below eye; silvery light organ on belly; greatest depth of body 2.7-2.9 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Solitary or in small groups. Found in lagoon patch reefs in 18-52 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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