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Size
3 inches (7.6 cm) -
Diet
Crustaceans -
Range
Western Pacific -
Habitat
Lagoons, sheltered bays and reefs
Physical Characteristics
- White with a yellow head, a broad darker midsection bar, and purple spots on the rear of its body that disappear or fade during the evening.
- Has distinctive tail fins, and brightly colored red eyes.
- Maximum length was 3.3 inches (8.5 cm).
Animal Fact
Male pajama cardinalfish are mouth brooders.
Diet / Feeding
- Diet consists of crustaceans.
Range / Habitat
- Occurs in the Western Pacific from the Ryukyu Islands to Java and New Guinea. Also appears in areas of Micronesia.
- Found in lagoons, sheltered bays and reefs at depths of about 3-46 feet (1-14 m).
Reproduction & Growth
- Male pajama cardinalfish are mouth brooders; they will hold fertilized eggs in their mouth to keep them safe and healthy until they are ready to hatch.
Conservation Status
- “Not Evaluated” on the IUCN Red List.
Additional Information
- Forms aggregations among the branches of various corals.
- Disperses at night to feed close to the bottom.
- Common home aquarium fish and can be reared in human care.
