| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
8.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 22 - 62 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: from the Philippines and Papua New Guinea, west to Madagascar and and the southern Red Sea; also reported from Kenya. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Usually lives on sand bottom in shallow waters from depths of 22-62 m. Trawled specimens were
collected from 40-55 m on an open sandy area (Ref. 99978). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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