| Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 8 - 15 m |
| Western Pacific: Brunei, China, the Philippines and Suruga Bay, Japan. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Description: Characterized by pale reddish brown color to pinkish grey; pair of dark brown bars on side; black spot on middle of caudal peduncle; dark brown anterior edge on first dorsal fin; pelvic fin with white anterior margin with dark brown streak behind; greatest depth of body 2.9-3.0 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Solitary or in small groups. Found in silty coastal reefs around rocks and ledges in 8-15 m (Ref 90102). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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