| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
9.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.2 |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: known only from the Minarjewi River basin, Timika Region, New Guinea, Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Common in forest streams in Timika region, Papua New Guinea. Inactive during the day, usually hovering in sheltered locations, frequently among plants, aquatic (50% ground cover, e.g. Vallisneria, Limnophilia), tree roots, and dead branches. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 03 December 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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