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Jaydia queketti (Gilchrist, 1903) Spotfin cardinal |
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photo by
Naranji, M.K. & V. Govinda Rao |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 66 - 90 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: southern Red Sea, Arabian Sea and off Natal, South Africa. Reported as introduced to the Mediterraneann (Ref. 94612). First record from India (Ref. 113566). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Large dark ocellus on 1st dorsal fin (Ref. 4329). | |||
| Biology: | Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 57178. Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 127989. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||