| Family: |
Epigonidae (Deepwater cardinalfishes) |
| Max. size: |
6.95 cm TL (male/unsexed); 6.68 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: currently known only from Palau. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
It may be possible that the species may occur in deeper water and migrate to shallow water for spawning or feeding (Ref. 58473). Reported from a cave facing the drop off of the fringing reef of Palau at a depth of about 20 m (Ref. 93890). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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