Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 17 - 70 m |
Western Indian Ocean: Indonesia and Mauritius. |
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). |
Found in rubble bottoms in 17-70 m (Ref 90102). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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