Apogonichthyoides pharaonis (Bellotti, 1874) Pharaoh cardinalfish |
photo by
Wirtz, P. |
Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
Max. size: | 9.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 20.0 g | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: from Egypt, Suez, south to northern Durban South Africa and east to Pakistan. Migrated to the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal (Ref. 5385, 93646). | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |