Marine Species: Apogon selas

Randall & Hayashi, 1989

Taxonomy Structure

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Apogonidae
Genus: Apogon
Species: Apogon selas

Species Data:

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Common Name: Meteor Cardinalfish, Bandspot Cardinalfish, Shooting Star Cardinalfish
Description: This fish has a central brownish-copper band from the tip of the snout ending near the base of the tail fin and two white bands that start at the tip of the snout, passing through the eye and extending itself along a portion of the central band's margin. They also have a large black spot on the caudal peduncle. They usually occur in small groups.
Habitat: Protected lagoons or coastal reefs at depths between 4 and 42 meters.
Dimensions: Up to 5.5 centimeters.
Geographical Distribution: Western Pacific

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