Photo. (c) 2022 Chris Mason-Parker
Scientific Name: Fibramia thermalis
English Name: Half-barred cardinalfish
Creole Name:
French Name: Apogon fibramia
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (NE)
Description:
Dorsal spines: 7; Dorsal rays: 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal rays 8
Small cardinalfish. Tube of anterior nostril long. 3rd or 4th dorsal spine longest.
Colour. Grey translucent body with white lower head and belly. A broad dark stripe runs from snout through the eye, fading posterior
to the operculum. Dark leading edge to the first dorsal fin and small caudal spot present.
Size:
Maturity: Unknown. Max length: 8.5 cm TL.
Habitat and Ecology:
Inhabits reef flats and sheltered lagoons, often in seagrass beds and near mangroves (depth 0-20 m). A nocturnal species, which forms small groups.
Exhibits mouth brooding. Forms pairs during courtship and spawning.
Fishery Status:
This species is not protected or subject to fishery regulations. It is not subject to the artisanal fishery.
Notes:
Photographed in mangroves. Port Launay, Mahé, Seychelles.
References:
Bray, D.J. (2021). Fibramia thermalis in Fishes of Australia, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/1605 (31/08/22).
Froese, R. & D. Pauly. (Eds.) (2022). FishBase. https://www.fishbase.se/summary/12747 (05/09/22).
Mason-Parker, C. et al. (2021). Fibramia thermalis in Reef Fishes of Seychelles. John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd, UK.
Smith, M. & Heemstra, P. (Eds.) (1999). Smiths’ Sea Fishes Edition 6. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 10.1007/978-3-642-82858-4
Citation:
Mason-Parker, C. & Nevill, J.E.G. (2022). Fibramia thermalis, Half-barred cardinalfish. Seychelles Seatizens. www.seatizens.sc. https://seatizens.sc/species/fibramia-thermalis-cuvier-1829/