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Apogon atricaudus Jordan & McGregor, 1898 Plain cardinalfish |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 9 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: San Clemente Island, southern California, USA to Gulf of California and offshore islands of the eastern Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in rocky reefs (Ref. 11482). Seeks shelter during the day (Ref. 37955). Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks and other small invertebrates (Ref. 37955). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 2850. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||