| Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; depth range 10 - 200 m, non-migratory |
| Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea: Portugal to Morocco and the Azores. Elsewhere, southward to Gulf of Guinea. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Eye very large, much greater than snout. Pectoral fin long, reaching at least origin of anal fin. Preopercular edge only slightly serrated, preopercular ridge smooth. Body and fins red or pink, back and upper surface of head dusky. Two or three dark spots, sometimes joined, along base of caudal fin. |
| Occasionally forms schools; sometimes solitary. Inhabits muddy or rocky bottoms and caves. Feeds on small invertebrates and fishes (Ref. 4738). Oral brooding by males (Ref. 4738). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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