| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
13.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by distinctive elongate rays anteriorly on second dorsal fin; head golden-brown to bronzy color; body pinkish with broad purplish to brown scale margins; caudal peduncle whitish; fins orange to yellowish color; juvenile with four dark brown stripe, caudal peduncle yellowish, caudal fin base with black spot on middle; greatest depth of body 2.4-2.6 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky and weedy areas with scattered coral outcrops. Rarely seen. Usually occurs in pairs (Ref. 11894). |
| 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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