Foa yamba Fraser, 2014

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  5.01 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 6 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Australia, known only from the Clarence River, Yamba, New South Wales.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: brownish-red irregular spots on body; usually 9 pored lateral-line scales; alternating markings on second dorsal, anal and caudal fins; juveniles and young individuals with three regular bars on body (Ref. 97601).
Biology:  Occurs on rocky wall with silt and mud, probably also in other tidal estuaries (Ref. 97601).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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