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Jaydia erythrophthalma Gon, Liao & Shao, 2015 |
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photo by
Reyes, R.B. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.05 cm SL (male/unsexed); 5.86 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 115 - 469 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: reddish orange iris; usually D VIII with the eighth spine tiny; 2 series of dark spots (suffused with orange in life) on upper part of body of which anterior spots of upper series with paler centre; posterior preopercular edge has 5-14 small serrations and membranous, crenulated ventral edge (Ref. 103389). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||