Photo. (c) 2022 Chris Mason-Parker.
Scientific Name: Nectamia savayensis
English Name: Ghost cardinalfish
Creole Name:
French Name: Cardinal fantôme
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (NE)
Description:
Dorsal spines: 8; Dorsal rays: 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal rays: 8.
Small, deep bodied cardinalfish.
Colour. Silver body with dark saddle on upper part of caudle peduncle and diaganol dark bar below the eye. Occasionally exhibits a few faint bars on the
body.
Size:
Maturity: Unknown. Max length: 10.0 cm TL.
Habitat and Ecology:
Inhabits lagoons and seaward reefs, (depth 2-25 m). Secretive, sheltering in crevices and under ledges during the day. Solitary. Feeds on small
invertebrates. Exhibits mouth brooding.
Fishery Status:
This species is not protected or subject to fishery regulations. It is not subject to the artisanal fishery.
Notes:
References:
Froese, R. & D. Pauly. (Eds.) (2022). FishBase. https://www.fishbase.se/summary/5764 (30/08/22).
Bray, D.J. (2020). Nectamia savayensis in Fishes of Australia, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/2158 (30/08/22).
Mason-Parker, C. et al. (2021). Nectamia savayensis in Reef Fishes of Seychelles. John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd, UK
Citation:
Mason-Parker, C. & Nevill, J.E.G. (2022). Nectamia savayensis, Ghost cardinalfish. Seychelles Seatizens. www.seatizens.sc. https://seatizens.sc/species/nectamia-savayensis-gunther-1872/