Английская Википедия:Belted cardinalfish
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The belted cardinalfish (Apogon townsendi) is a tropical marine fish in the genus Apogon. They grow up to Шаблон:Convert in length. Belted cardinalfish are found in the waters of the western Atlantic Ocean, off Central and South America, inhabiting caves and holes. They are pinkish-red on the dorsal side and yellowish-red on the ventral side. Their eggs are carried in the mouth of the adult as they mature.[1]
Description
Belted cardinalfish reach a maximum length of Шаблон:Convert.[2] They have two dorsal fins; there are six spines in the first and one on the first with nine rays.[1] The pectoral fins have 12 rays and the anal fins have two spines and eight rays.[3] The caudal (tail) fin is forked with twelve scales around the caudal peduncle.
The dorsal side is red or reddish-pink, whereas the ventral side is reddish-yellow.[3] A dark ring is present anterior to the caudal fin, lightening towards the caudal fin. A dark, thin belt extends from the base of the second dorsal fin to the base of the anal fin.[3] The scales of the belted cardinalfish have a toothed margin and are shed periodically.[3] The eggs are carried in the mouth of the adult as they mature.[1] The edibility of this species has been described as "poor".[4]
Distribution and habitat
Belted cardinalfish are marine fish. They are distributed through the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in waters off of northeastern South America.[2] They are found in waters from northern South America north to southern Florida, including Bermuda. Their range comprises the Antilles as well.[3] Belted cardinalfish are found in rocky areas and reefs near drop-offs.[2] They are often found near reefs at depths of Шаблон:Convert.[2] Belted cardinalfish inhabit caves and holes, and may be found among the spines of the long-spined urchin.[1]
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