Apogon coccineus Rüppell, 1838
Ruby cardinalfish
Apogon coccineus
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
 Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 8 - 35 m
 Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa (Ref. 4329) to the Marquesan and Easter islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Semi-transparent and reddish in color.
 Biology:  Occurs in sheltered reef flats, lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of 17 m or more. Feeds on small benthic crustaceans at night; cryptic under rocks or deep holes by day.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 11.06.92
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 18.08.99
 Checked by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 17.01.97

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