| Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| 6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 55 m |
| Western Central Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and Bahamas, Caribbean, including Antilles (Ref. 26938) to northern South America. |
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| Inhabits coral and rocky areas, often near drop-offs. Solitary or in groups in caves or holes (Ref. 9710). Often seen hovering in the spines of long-spined urchin. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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