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Apogon binotatus (Poey, 1867) Barred cardinalfish |
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photo by
Steele, M.A. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Bermuda, southeastern Florida (USA), and Bahamas to the Antilles (Ref. 26340) and Venezuela. | |||
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| Biology: | Ubiquitous, from gravel pits and rock ledges at the sea's edge to clear-water reefs. Remains hidden in cracks and crevices during the day (Ref. 9626). Sometimes observed between the spines of Diadema antillarum (Ref. 9626). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||