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Pristiapogon abrogramma (Fraser & Lachner, 1985) Lateralstripe cardinalfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 15 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Maldives. | |||
| Diagnosis: | 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) | |||
| Biology: | Solitary or in losse groups. Found in 15-40m, caves and ledges of outer reef slopes (Ref 90102) | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||