Apogon leptocaulus Gilbert, 1972
Slendertail cardinalfish

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 30 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: southeastern Florida in USA to Belize and islands of southern Caribbean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits coral reefs or rocky slopes.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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