| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 4 - 35 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: So far, known only from Ascension and St. Helena Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky areas with caves (Ref. 7321). Smaller specimens occasionally occur among rubble. Retiring and inactive during the day (Ref. 5288). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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