Fishing for Bigeye cardinalfish

Nectamia bandanensis

The Bigeye cardinalfish is a small, nocturnal fish known for its large eyes and silvery body. Typically measuring around 3 inches and weighing up to 0.1 pounds, it inhabits coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. It feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. This species is often found in schools, sheltering in crevices during the day. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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