| Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| 5.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m |
| Western Central Pacific: Philippines (Ref. 11356). Record from the Persian Gulf (Ref. 80050, 68964, 115963) needs confirmation. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Body dusky, with reddish brown shades; a round blackish blotch larger than the pupil midway between pectoral and lateral line (Ref. 11356).
Description: Characterized by greatest depth of body 2.4-2.7 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Solitary or in small groups. Found in dead reefs and mangrove fringe of estuaries and brackish lakes in 0-10 m (Ref 90102). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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