| 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. |
| Diagnosis: |
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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: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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