| Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 50 m |
| Western Atlantic: Florida Keys, USA and Bahamas to the Antilles (Ref. 26340) and Curaçao. |
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Light red with two posterior dark brown bars, the first linking rear base of second dorsal and anal fins, and the broader second posteriorly on caudal peduncle. |
| Prefers coral and rocky areas with little sand. Looks very similar to Apogon planifrons which occurs in the same area. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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