| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
13 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Bermuda, southeastern Florida (USA), and Bahamas to the Antilles (Ref. 26340) and Venezuela. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Ubiquitous, from gravel pits and rock ledges at the sea's edge to clear-water reefs. Remains hidden in cracks and crevices during the day (Ref. 9626). Sometimes observed between the spines of Diadema antillarum (Ref. 9626). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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