Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan and the Philippines. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Body yellowish-brown with small indistinct milky spots, the coloration varying with habitat. |
Biology: |
Found among Zostera colonies. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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