| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Philippines south to Australia and parts of Indonesia. Recently recorded from Tonga (Ref. 53797). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Ochre mid-lateral stripe and a thin bright yellow line along back. Juveniles with pale head and yellow body (Ref. 48635).
Description: Characterized by black spot at middle of caudal fin base; greatest depth of body 2.8-3.3 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Common in shallow waters along mangrove shores to 6-7 m. Solitary or in small groups (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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