Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
9.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 15 - 40 m |
Western Indian Ocean: Maldives. |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by pale grey to whitish body color; presence of narrow black midlateral stripe ending at base of caudal fin; greatest depth of body 2.2-2.4 in SL (Ref. 90102) |
Solitary or in losse groups. Found in 15-40m, caves and ledges of outer reef slopes (Ref 90102) |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2021 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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