Pterapogon kauderni

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 * origin=:Endangered in the wild apparently restricted to Banggai Islands, Indonesia in the Western Central Pacific Ocean.
 * 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.

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 * 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.