Banda Cardinalfish
Nectamia bandanensis
Max Size
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Max Depth
34 m
Description
Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Characterized by having dorsal fin rays VII-I, 9; anal fin rays II,8; pectoral fin rays 13; pelvic fin rays I, 5; pored lateral line scales 24; predorsal scales 3-4; circumpeduncular scales 12 (Ref. 93839); color is coppery or silvery with saddle or bar across the caudal peduncle and a wedge-shaped bar below the eye. Similar to A. fuscus but usually has fewer gill rakers (25-27 versus 28-30). Leading edge of ventral fin clearly pale-blue; characterized further by grey caudal peduncle with broad dark bar at base; pale grey at night; greatest depth of body 2.2-2.6 in SL.
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: Moluccas and Philippines to Samoa and Tonga, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to southern Great Barrier Reef; Mariana and Caroline Islands in Micronesia.
Habitat
Occur in outer reef slopes generally at depths below 30 m. Nocturnal species. Solitary or in small groups.
Where to Find
Colors
Habitat and Environment
Coral reef
Social Behaviour
Group
Solitary
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern
Poisonous
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Banda Cardinalfish dangerous?
Banda Cardinalfish is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.
Where can you find Banda Cardinalfish?
Banda Cardinalfish can be found in: Mariana Islands, Visayas, Taiwan, Australia North, Marshall Islands, Cebu Island, Vanuatu, China, Moalboal, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan South, Indo-Pacific West, Australia East, Indo-Pacific, Papua New Guinea, French Polynesia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, Mozambique, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Micronesia, Tonga and Samoa, Fiji.
How deep does Banda Cardinalfish live?
Banda Cardinalfish can be found at depths of up to 34 meters.