| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 8 - 35 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa (Ref. 4329) to the Marquesan and Easter islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Semi-transparent and reddish in color. |
| Biology: |
Occurs in sheltered reef flats, lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of 17 m or more. Feeds on small benthic crustaceans at night; cryptic under rocks or deep holes by day. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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