Blackbelly Cardinalfish

The Blackbelly Cardinalfish (Rhabdamia nigrimentum) is a tropical marine species typically associated with reef environments, inhabiting depths ranging from 6 to 12 meters. The species reaches a maximum length of 5.5 cm.

Notably, Rhabdamia nigrimentum exhibits distinct pairing behavior during courtship and spawning events.

This species is distributed in the 🌊 Western Indian Ocean, particularly within the 🌊 Red Sea and the 🌊 Gulf of Aden.

The genus name, Rhabdamia, derives from the Greek words "rhabdos," meaning stick, and "amia," referring to a type of shark.