| Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; marine; depth range 18 - 52 m |
| Western Pacific: Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by pale grey to silvery color; 9-10 light brown bars on side; presence of oblique brown band below eye; silvery light organ on belly; greatest depth of body 2.7-2.9 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Solitary or in small groups. Found in lagoon patch reefs in 18-52 m (Ref 90102). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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