| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
3.08 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Madang and Manus Island, northern Papua New Guinea and Philippines (Ref. 90102). Recently reported from Indonesia (Ref. 47567) and Tonga (Ref. 53797). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by overall red color; iris yellowish; incomplete lateral line with 4-5 tubed scales; greatest depth of body 2.7-2.8 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sheltered lagoon waters with scattered coral outcrops (Ref. 11890). Solitary and cryptic, seldom seen during day (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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