Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 23 - 50 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Philippines (Palawan and Luzon south to Mindanao) (Ref. 90102).. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Unknown live coloration; complete lateral line with 23-24 tubed scales; striated pattern on light organ; gill rakers on first arch 1+8-9; greatest depth of body 2.4-2.8 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
Biology: |
Found in sand and mud bottoms in 23-50 m (Ref 90102). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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