Foa winterbottomi Fraser, 2020

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  4.22 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 2 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Chagos Archipelago and probably India.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8; Vertebrae: 24-24. This species is distinguished by the following characters: absence of dark bars or discrete small dark spots on body (excluding fins); < 10 dentary pores between mandibular and articular pores; a single line of free neuromasts along dentary (Ref. 123056).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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