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title: Zebra Cardinalfish (Nectamia zebrinus)
scientific_name: Nectamia zebrinus
common_name: Zebra Cardinalfish
taxon: Cardinals
conservation_status: LC - Least Concern
published: 2024-11-08T19:56:06.182Z
updated: 2025-11-25T13:58:09.000Z
tags: Zebra Cardinalfish, Nectamia zebrinus, Cardinals, Red Sea, Marine Life, Diving
url: https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/cardinals/zebra-cardinalfish
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# Zebra Cardinalfish (*Nectamia zebrinus*)

**Taxon:** Cardinals (*Apogonidae*)  
**Conservation Status:** LC - Least Concern  


The Zebra Cardinalfish (*Nectamia zebrinus*) is a tropical marine species associated with reef environments, inhabiting depths ranging from 1 to 10 meters. This species can reach a maximum length of 7.4 cm. It is characterized by mouthbrooding behavior and forms distinct pairs during courtship and spawning periods. Geographically, the Zebra Cardinalfish is found in the Western Indian Ocean, specifically limited to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

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*Source: [Red Sea Creatures](https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/cardinals/zebra-cardinalfish)*
*Updated: November 25, 2025*