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Gymnapogon africanus Smith, 1954 Crystal cardinal |
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photo by
SFSA |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Pseudamiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Kenya to Bazaruto, Mozambique. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Translucent with an orange spot at bases of spines and rays of dorsal, anal, pectoral and caudal fins; all fins pale pink in color (Ref. 4329). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||