Jaydia erythrophthalma Gon, Liao & Shao, 2015
photo by Reyes, R.B.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  5.05 cm SL (male/unsexed); 5.86 cm SL (female)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 115 - 469 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: reddish orange iris; usually D VIII with the eighth spine tiny; 2 series of dark spots (suffused with orange in life) on upper part of body of which anterior spots of upper series with paler centre; posterior preopercular edge has 5-14 small serrations and membranous, crenulated ventral edge (Ref. 103389).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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