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Siphamia jebbi Allen, 1993 Jebb's siphonfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.48 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 14 - 29 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Philippines to Australia east to Micronesia and Fiji. Recently reported from Tonga (Ref. 53797). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by semi translucent to silvery peppered body color with small dark dots overlaid with variable amount of orange dots and dashes; incomplete lateral line with 0-8 tubed scales; light organ with striated pattern; greatest depth of body 2.2-2.4 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits sheltered waters of lagoons and bays (Ref. 11890). Occurs in groups (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||