Threespot Cardinalfish (juvenile)
Pristicon trimaculatus
Max Size
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Max Depth
35 m
Description
Juveniles have intense dark markings on a light background while adult's markings are dusky. Body is deep and compressed; lateral line well developed; snout moderately pointed; dorsal profile of head almost straight; no enlarged caninoid teeth on jaws; base of anal fin subequal to base of second dorsal fin in length and emarginated caudal fin. Its body colour is dark reddish brown with 3 dark saddle bands below dorsal fins; a small black spot on opercle and a small black spot at caudal-fin base. Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8.
Distribution
Western Pacific: Ryukyu Islands to Western Australia and the southern Great Barrier Reef, east to Samoa and the Marshall Islands.
Habitat
Inhabits inshore coral reefs. Nocturnal species. Solitary, also found in reef crevices and ledges in 1-35 m.
Information
- Depth Range: 1-35m
- Threats: N/A
- Water Type; Salt
- Temperature range: 25.20°C - 29.34°C
- Nitrate: 0.026 - 0.617
- Salinity: 32.019 - 35.911
- Oxygen: 4.271 - 4.746
- Phosphate: 0.085 - 0.415
- Silicate: 1.005 - 5.501
- Maximum Size: 14.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
- Aquarium Trade: Unusual
- Diet: Benthic invertebrate
Colors
Habitat and Environment
Coral reef
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern
Poisonous
See in SeabookSocial Behaviour
Solitary
Danger to human
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Threespot Cardinalfish (juvenile) dangerous?
Threespot Cardinalfish (juvenile) is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.
Where can you find Threespot Cardinalfish (juvenile)?
How deep does Threespot Cardinalfish (juvenile) live?
Threespot Cardinalfish (juvenile) can be found at depths of up to 35 meters.