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Apogonichthyoides uninotatus (Smith & Radcliffe, 1912) Onespot cardinalfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Philippines (Ref. 11356). Record from the Persian Gulf (Ref. 80050, 68964, 115963) needs confirmation. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Body dusky, with reddish brown shades; a round blackish blotch larger than the pupil midway between pectoral and lateral line (Ref. 11356). Description: Characterized by greatest depth of body 2.4-2.7 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Solitary or in small groups. Found in dead reefs and mangrove fringe of estuaries and brackish lakes in 0-10 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||