| Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| 3.08 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
|
reef-associated; depth range 7 - 30 m |
| Western Pacific: Madang and Manus Island, northern Papua New Guinea and Philippines (Ref. 90102). Recently reported from Indonesia (Ref. 47567) and Tonga (Ref. 53797). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by overall red color; iris yellowish; incomplete lateral line with 4-5 tubed scales; greatest depth of body 2.7-2.8 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Inhabits sheltered lagoon waters with scattered coral outcrops (Ref. 11890). Solitary and cryptic, seldom seen during day (Ref 90102). |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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