Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 37 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by uniformly bright red body color; dusky brownish scale margins; greatest depth of body 2.8-3.1 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
Biology: |
Common in caves and under ledges. Solitary and seldom seen, hides under crevices during day (Ref 90102). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
Also Ref. 90102. Based on Photo by J.E. Randall. |
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