| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 12-13. Reddish brown pigment on the snout and cheek, clear fins, and deciduous scales (Ref. 37816). Two pairs of epipleural ribs, no predorsal bones, and hypurals 1-4 are fused into a double fan-shaped structure; 9+15 vertebrae. Transparent with no obvious markings (Ref. 10632). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits clear seaward reefs (Ref. 37816). Nocturnal species (Ref. 7300). Solitary; inhabits deep caves and crevices during day (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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