| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Amioidinae |
| Max. size: |
22 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 70 - 276 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Body shape similar to chielodipterid fishes, but differs in having 7 spines in the 1st dorsal fin (versus 6 in chielodipterids). Sharp canine teeth present on both jaws. A dark-brown longitudinal stripe runs under the lateral line of midbody but is indistinct at the caudal base. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits reef slopes in 70-150 m (Ref. 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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