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The Banggai cardinalfish is a small, disc-shaped marine fish known for its striking appearance and unique reproductive behavior. It is characterized by a tasseled first dorsal fin, elongated second dorsal and anal fins, and a deeply forked tail. Its body is silver with contrasting black vertical bars and white spots, and it is popular in the aquarium trade.
Physical Description:
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Size: Typically grows up to 8 centimeters (3 inches) in length.
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Shape: Disc-shaped body with a distinctive profile.
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Fins: Tasseled first dorsal fin, elongated second dorsal and anal fins, and a deeply forked caudal fin.
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Coloration: Silver body with three prominent black bars and numerous white spots, especially on the fins.
Other Notable Features:
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Mouthbrooding: The male Banggai cardinalfish incubates the eggs in his mouth, a unique reproductive trait.
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Habitat: Found in shallow, sheltered areas like coral reefs and seagrass beds in the Banggai Islands of Indonesia.
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Diet: Primarily consumes copepods and other small crustaceans.
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Temperament: Generally peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful fish in a reef aquarium, but males may exhibit some territorial behavior in smaller tanks.
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Conservation Status: Endangered due to overfishing and habitat loss.
