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Apogon atradorsatus Heller & Snodgrass, 1903 Blacktip cardinalfish |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 46 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: known only from the Cocos, Malpelo and Galapagos islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Stays under ledge overhangs and other shaded areas on rocky reefs and slopes during the day. Feeds in the open at night (Ref. 5227). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 September 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||