| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and Sodwana Bay, South Africa (Ref. 4329) to the Line and Pitcairn islands, north to southern Japan, south to New South Wales (Australia) and Rapa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Characterized by having dorsal fin rays VII-I, 9; anal fin rays II,8; pectoral fin rays 14; pelvic fin rays I, 5; pored lateral line scales 24; predorsal scales 3-4; circumpeduncular scales 12 (Ref. 93839); Whitish with 5-6 black stripes (Ref. 2334). Secondary dark line extends backwards as far as the first dorsal fin, in large specimens (Ref. 37816). Absence of dark spot on caudal fin base; greatest depth of body 2.7-3.0 in SL (Ref.90102). |
| Biology: |
Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300). Found in holes or ledges of outer reef flats in areas exposed to surge (Ref. 1602), to depths of about 10 m (Ref. 48635). Nocturnal (Ref. 7300). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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