| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 35 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Indonesia, New Caledonia and Lizard Island, Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Description: Characterized by semi-transparent whitish color with tapering, dark brown midlateral stripe; middle of caudal fin base with large black spot; greatest depth of body 3.2-3.4 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Benthic species which inhabits coral reef (Ref. 75154). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. Forms groups that shelter among urchins, black corals and gorgonians (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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