Apogon talboti Smith, 1961
Flame cardinalfish
Apogon talboti
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
 Max. size:  14 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 0 - 37 m
 Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by uniformly bright red body color; dusky brownish scale margins; greatest depth of body 2.8-3.1 in SL (Ref. 90102).
 Biology:  Common in caves and under ledges. Solitary and seldom seen, hides under crevices during day (Ref 90102).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Also Ref. 90102. Based on Photo by J.E. Randall.

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 20.03.95
 Modified by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 11.03.15
 Checked by: Bailly, Nicolas - 13.11.12

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