| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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