Lachneratus phasmaticus Fraser & Struhsaker, 1991
Phantom cardinalfish
Lachneratus phasmaticus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  7.36 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 3 - 104 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Hawaiian Islands westward into the Indian Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in or near caves and crevices (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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