| Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| 5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m |
| Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to Samoa, north to the Yaeyamas, south to the Great Barrier Reef. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 9-10. Semi-transparent to whitish, silvery on sides; blue spots may be present on operculum and behind pectoral fins; black spot at base of caudal fin (Ref. 2334). |
| Occurs in sheltered lagoons and bays, above branching corals and among reef crevices. Forms large schools, often with other species (Ref. 1602, 2334, 37816). Nocturnal (Ref. 7300). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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