Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Amioidinae |
Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 38 - 100 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Oman and the southern Arabian coast. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Caudal fin emarginate with rounded lobes. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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