Pyjama Cardinalfish
Sphaeramia nematoptera
Other Names: Spotted cardinalfish, coral cardinalfish or polkadot cardinalfish
Size: To 8.5 cm
Family: Apogonidae (cardinalfishes), about 370 species worldwide.
Distribution: Distributed throughout much of the western Pacific Ocean, from Java to Fiji, and from the Ryukyu Islands south to the Great Barrier Reef.
Status: Low vulnerability
Habitat: They are nocturnal, spending the day in dark crevices within the reef.
References: Wikipedia
About the Pyjama Cardinalfish
The male pajama cardinalfish incubates the eggs in its mouth until they hatch. They can be kept in home saltwater aquariums.
Photo: Sydney Aquarium. Higher Resolution 3080 x 2180.
See Also
Australian Mammals
Australian Birds
Australian Reptiles
Australian Frogs
Australian Spiders and Their Faces
Australian Wild Plant Foods
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