| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Indonesia to northern Australia (including Western Australia) and New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 9-10; Vertebrae: 24-24. Adults have two separate dorsal fins, and a brown translucent body with a series of black spots along the lateral line (Ref. 33616). Greatest depth of body 2.1-2.6 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabit inshore reefs and estuaries (Ref. 9710). Occur in groups in weedy areas (Ref. 9710). Nocturnal species (Ref. 7300). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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