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Apogon posterofasciatus Allen & Randall, 2002 Rearbar cardinalfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 37 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central 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 overall semi-transparent to reddish color; pair of diffuse dark bars on posteriormost part of body, first linking bases of last few dorsal and anal fin rays and second across base of caudal fin; greatest depth of body 2.6-2.7 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Solitary or in small groups. Found in caves and ledges in 18-37 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||