Neamia notula Fraser & Allen, 2001
Gillspot cardinalfish
Neamia notula
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 17 - 70 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Indonesia and Mauritius.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by overall orange red color; fins with faint speckling; presence of pupil-sized, pale-edged black spot on opercle; greatest depth of body 2.5-2.9 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Found in rubble bottoms in 17-70 m (Ref 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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