Pseudamiops diaphanes Randall, 1998
Transparent cardinalfish
Pseudamiops diaphanes
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Pseudamiinae
Max. size:  3.28 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.02 cm SL (female)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 25 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii and Johnston islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in caves (Ref. 27665). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Caught by hand net at night and also with the use of rotenone (Ref. 27665).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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