Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Paxtoninae |
Max. size: |
7.55 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 46 - 80 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-19; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 15-16; Vertebrae: 24-24. Head and body without scales, with numerous papillary neuromasts. Eyes slightly recessed with thick, whitish cornea. |
Biology: |
Found on the continental shelf (Ref. 75154). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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