Zoramia is a genus of cardinalfishes native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Members of this genus are typically distinguished by their translucent bodies and large, prominent eyes, and they are commonly found sheltering among the branches of reef-building corals during the day.
Species The recognized species in this genus are:Mabuchi, K., Fraser, T.H., Song, H., Azuma, Y. & Nishida, M. (2014): Revision of the systematics of the cardinalfishes (Percomorpha: Apogonidae) based on molecular analyses and comparative reevaluation of morphological characters. Zootaxa, 3846 (2): 151–203. Zoramia flebila D. W. Greenfield, Langston & J. E. Randall, 2005 Zoramia fragilis (J. L. B. Smith, 1961) (fragile cardinalfish) Zoramia gilberti (D. S. Jordan & Seale, 1905) (Gilbert's cardinalfish) Zoramia leptacantha (Bleeker, 1856) (threadfin cardinalfish) Zoramia perlita (T. H. Fraser & Lachner, 1985) (pearly cardinalfish) Zoramia viridiventer D. W. Greenfield, Langston & J. E. Randall, 2005
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