Cercamia mascarene Fraser, Bogorodsky, Mal & Alpermann, 2021 |
Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
Max. size: | 4.02 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 15 - 30 m | |||
Distribution: | Southwestern Indian Ocean: apparently endemic to Rodrigues Island. | |||
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Biology: | Specimens were collected from caves in face of reef at openings, rubble at base, surge channels and coral reef with sand at base (Ref. 125402). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |