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Pristicon rhodopterus (Bleeker, 1852) Redfin cardinalfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Singapore to Indonesia and Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Easily confused with A. trimaculatus but lacks opercle spot (Ref. 48635). Description: Characterized by pale grey body color; narrow brown bar extending to middle of side below first dorsal fin, similar bar under posterior most part of second dorsal fin; middle of caudal fin base with small dark brown spot; anterior edge of first dorsal fin dark brown; pale band below eye, brown-edged; greatest depth of body 2.7-3.1 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits shallow protected reefs of lagoons or harbors (Ref. 40889). Nocturnal and usually seen solitary (Ref. 48635). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 February 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||