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Apogon nitidus (Smith, 1961) Bluespot cardinalfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Mozambique; probably Seychelles (Ref. 1623). Reported from Taiwan (Ref. 12711) and the South China Sea (Ref. 41539). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8 | |||
| Biology: | The three known specimens taken from about 15 m (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||