Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 9 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: San Clemente Island, southern California, USA to Gulf of California and offshore islands of the eastern Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in rocky reefs (Ref. 11482). Seeks shelter during the day (Ref. 37955). Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks and other small invertebrates (Ref. 37955). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 2850. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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