Apogon dhofar Mee, 1995 Dhofar cardinalfish |
photo by
Field, R. |
Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only from central and southern Oman. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8 | |||
Biology: | Found on rocky bottom. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |