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Neamia notula Fraser & Allen, 2001 Gillspot cardinalfish |
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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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||