Cercamia melanogaster Allen, Erdmann & Mahardini, 2015
Cercamia melanogaster
photo by Erdmann, M.V.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  2.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 15 - 42 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Indonesia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Collected from a dark crevice on a near-vertical wall at a depth of about 15 m and from a metre-high coral formation (in 42 m depth) as they began to emerge at dusk from crevices. Like most apogonids, it appears to shelter in reef crevices and caves during the day and is active at night. General habitat at both locations consisted of large, sheltered bays exposed to freshwater influx and significant siltation (Ref. 103847).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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