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Scientific Name: Apogonichthyoides sialis (Jordan & Thompson, 1914)
Synonym: Apogon sialis (Currently unaccepted)
English Name: Twinbar cardinalfish
Local/Bangla Name: Duidagi duiddya (দুইদাগি দুইদ্দ্যা)
Photo: ABR Lab
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Kurtiformes
Family: Apogonidae
Description:
Two separate dorsal fins, the 1st with 7 visible spines (3rd spine the longest and thickest), the 2nd with 1 spine and 9 soft rays. Anal fin with 2 spines and 8 soft rays; 10–12 developed gill rakers on 1st gill arch; caudal fin emarginate; stomach and intestine pale. Body brownish to greenish grey anteriorly, shading to dark grey posteriorly, the edges of scales pale. Two black bars (usually 2 scales wide) below dorsal fins extending ventrally beyond pectoral fin. Iris dark: a white ring around pupil; pelvic fins dark brown with white leading edge; distinct dark, small basicaudal spot.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coral reef ecosystem of Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine (Reef associated fish)
Other References:
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
GenBank Accession Number:
Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
IUCN conservation status:
Other Information
