Siphamia roseigaster (Ramsay & Ogilby, 1887)
Pinkbreast siphonfish
Siphamia roseigaster
photo by Gloerfelt-Tarp, T.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  6.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 118 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Endemic to Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Benthic species (Ref. 75154) which occurs inshore over soft bottom (Ref. 7300).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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