Biology

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Inhabits clear seaward reefs (Ref. 37816). Nocturnal species (Ref. 7300).

Allen, G.R. 1999 Apogonidae. Cardinalfishes. p. 2602-2610. In K.E. Carpenter and V.H. Niem (eds.) FAO species identification guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific. Vol. 4. Bony fishes part 2 (Mugilidae to Carangidae). Rome, FAO. 2069-2790 p. (Ref. 39191) http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=39191&speccode=14876