Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 8 - 32 m |
Indian Ocean: Bali to Flores, Indonesia. |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by thin, dark, midlateral stripe; lower half of side with faint brown bars; middle of caudal fin base with black spot, pearly white anterior edge; tip of first dorsal fin black; greatest depth of body 3.1-3.2 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
Solitary or in small groups on open sand during night and in coral crevices during day (Ref 90102). |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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