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.
Why it's threatened
There are no known major threats impacting this species. It is likely to be undergoing localised declines due to habitat degradation through coastal development and pollution, tourism, and boat traffic.
Threat classification from the IUCN Red List.
