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Apogon axillaris Valenciennes, 1832 Axillary-spot cardinalfish |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 4 - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: So far, known only from Ascension and St. Helena Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky areas with caves (Ref. 7321). Smaller specimens occasionally occur among rubble. Retiring and inactive during the day (Ref. 5288). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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