Pristicon rhodopterus (Bleeker, 1852)
Redfin cardinalfish
Pristicon rhodopterus
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
 Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 3 - 35 m
 Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Singapore to Indonesia and Australia.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Easily confused with A. trimaculatus but lacks opercle spot (Ref. 48635). Description: Characterized by pale grey body color; narrow brown bar extending to middle of side below first dorsal fin, similar bar under posterior most part of second dorsal fin; middle of caudal fin base with small dark brown spot; anterior edge of first dorsal fin dark brown; pale band below eye, brown-edged; greatest depth of body 2.7-3.1 in SL (Ref. 90102).
 Biology:  Inhabits shallow protected reefs of lagoons or harbors (Ref. 40889). Nocturnal and usually seen solitary (Ref. 48635).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Recorded in Calatagan, Batangas (Ref. 107852). Also Ref. 90102.

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 25.05.96
 Modified by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 13.11.12
 Checked by: Bailly, Nicolas - 13.11.12

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