| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 37 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by overall semi-transparent to reddish color; pair of diffuse dark bars on posteriormost part of body, first linking bases of last few dorsal and anal fin rays and second across base of caudal fin; greatest depth of body 2.6-2.7 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Solitary or in small groups. Found in caves and ledges in 18-37 m (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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