Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Pseudamiinae |
Max. size: |
2.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Body naked without papillae network. Stomach black, intestine pale. Pelvic fins black. Preopercular spine flat and bifurcated. Ceratobranchial rakers 8 (Ref. 450470). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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