| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
5.01 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 6 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Australia, known only from the Clarence River, Yamba, New South Wales. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: brownish-red irregular spots on body; usually 9 pored lateral-line scales; alternating markings on second dorsal, anal and caudal fins; juveniles and young individuals with three regular bars on body (Ref. 97601). |
| Biology: |
Occurs on rocky wall with silt and mud, probably also in other tidal estuaries (Ref. 97601). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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