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Lepidamia kalosoma (Bleeker, 1852) Pinstripe cardinalfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Indonesia and Brunei. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by pale grey to silvery color; 13-14 narrow brown stripes on side of body; fins, dusky brown to reddish; greatest depth of body 2.5-3.0 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Solitary or in small groups. Found in caves and ledges on coastal reefs in 3-15 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||