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Apogonichthyoides sialis (Jordan & Thompson, 1914) Twinbar cardinalfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 8 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Brunei, China, the Philippines and Suruga Bay, Japan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Description: Characterized by pale reddish brown color to pinkish grey; pair of dark brown bars on side; black spot on middle of caudal peduncle; dark brown anterior edge on first dorsal fin; pelvic fin with white anterior margin with dark brown streak behind; greatest depth of body 2.9-3.0 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Solitary or in small groups. Found in silty coastal reefs around rocks and ledges in 8-15 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||