Apogon ceramensis Bleeker, 1852
Mangrove cardinalfish
Apogon ceramensis
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Indonesia (Kalimantan to West papua), the Philippines and Papua New Guinea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This semi-transparent species has a silvery to slight golden sheen colouration; a narrow dark midlateral stripe; black-edged first dorsal fin; and a small black spot at the middle of caudal-fin base. It is similar to Fibramia lateralis but generally smaller and the female has a small black spot behind the eye (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Inhabits mangroves and sheltered (often salty and brackish) coastal areas in 0-3 m depth (Ref. 90102). Occurs in aggregations (Ref. 48635). A nocturnal species (Ref. 7300).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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