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Apogonichthyoides brevicaudatus (Weber, 1909) Many-banded cardinal-fish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 19.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 10 - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Indonesia, the Arafura Sea (Ref. 9819) and northwestern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by pale reddish brown to pinkish body color; 8-9 narrow brown stripes on side; base of second dorsal and anal fins with large black spot; iris yellow; greatest depth of body 2.3-2.5 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Nocturnal species which occurs inshore, over soft bottom (Ref. 7300). Solitary (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||