| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 25 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Australia (Ref. 7300) and Papua New Guinea (Ref. 6192). |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by the following characters: silvery body, mottled with reddish brown blotches (Ref. 093839). |
| Biology: |
Adults are found inshore over soft bottom (Ref. 7300). Usually solitary (Ref. 093839). Eggs are incubated orally (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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