Bangai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni)

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Contents 1 Additional names 2 Origin 3 Sexing 4 Breeding 5 Tank compatibility 6 Diet 7 Feeding regime 8 Environment Specifics 9 Behaviour 10 Identification 11 Special Note 12 Pictures 13 Videos 14 References 15 External links

Additional names

Bangai Cardinal, Banggai Cardinalfish, Bangaii Cardinal, Longfin Cardinalfish, Kaudern's Cardinalfish

Origin

Endangered in the wild apparently restricted to Banggai Islands, Indonesia in the Western Central Pacific Ocean.^[1]

Sexing

Males have a more angular head with an extended second dorsal fin, whereas the female has a more rounded head with a shorter dorsal fin, they can however look very similar to the untrained eye.

Breeding

They will breed readily in captivity, they are mouthbrooders, the male holds the eggs. After 18-21 days the eggs hatch, the male releases fully developed fish on day 21 to 24.

Tank compatibility

A good beginner reef fish, hardy but can be territorial to other Bangai's or fish similar in shape to them. Best to keep a pair, or a larger group.

Diet

Will take most foods including bloodworms, feeder shrimp and marine flesh.

Feeding regime

Twice a day.

Environment Specifics

An Indonesian fish which is threatened due to over collection. Also appreciates spacious tank with places to hide and swim.

Behaviour

Not a very active fish, will often hang in one place, move, and hang about some more.

Identification

Very distinctive fish. Iridescent white-silver base colour with three vertical black stripes down the flanks extending into the fins. Elongated tail, with white spots on all fins and flanks.

Special Note

This fish has now been listed as threatened/endangered in the wild. Please ensure, if you are considering buying this fish, that the specimen has been captive bred and not wild caught.

Pictures

Bangai Cardinal

Bangai Cardinals

Bangai Cardinal

Videos

References

1. ↑ Fishbase (Mirrors: ) Distribution

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Reefpedia
• Malawi Cichlid Homepage
• Live Aquaria
• Nano-Reef.com