| Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 25 m, non-migratory |
| Western Pacific. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Numerous thin lines on body and thick bands through eye and below. Sometimes a small black peduncular spot (Ref. 48635).
Description: Characterized by whitish body color; juvenile with fewer, wider brown stripes and pronounced black spot at middle of caudal fin base; greatest depth of body 2.9-3.2 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Found in deep and shallow lagoons with coral heads (Ref. 8631). Solitary or in small groups (Ref 90102). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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