| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by yellow orange body color; five narrow silvery stripes on body; greatest depth of body 2.7-3.1 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found in clear coastal and outer reefs, juveniles in harbors, boulder rock and usually in small aggregations (Ref. 9002). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 February 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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