Overview
Comprehensive Description
Biology
Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs; hides in small caves and under ledges.
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Randall, J.E., E.A. Lachner and T.H. Fraser 1985 Revision of the Indo-Pacific apogonid fish genus Pseudamia, with descriptions of three new species. Indo-Pac. Fish. 6:1-23. (Ref. 526)
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Distribution
Distribution
Djibouti
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Anon. (2000). FishBase 2000 [CD-ROM]. ICLARM: Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines. 4 cd-roms pp.
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Indo-Pacific: Gulf of Aden to Samoa, north to southern Japan, south to Western Australia.
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Randall, J.E., E.A. Lachner and T.H. Fraser 1985 Revision of the Indo-Pacific apogonid fish genus Pseudamia, with descriptions of three new species. Indo-Pac. Fish. 6:1-23. (Ref. 526)
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Physical Description
Morphology
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 24
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Randall, J.E., E.A. Lachner and T.H. Fraser 1985 Revision of the Indo-Pacific apogonid fish genus Pseudamia, with descriptions of three new species. Indo-Pac. Fish. 6:1-23. (Ref. 526)
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Size
Max. size
10.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 48635))
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Kuiter, R.H. and T. Tonozuka 2001 Pictorial guide to Indonesian reef fishes. Part 1. Eels- Snappers, Muraenidae - Lutjanidae. Zoonetics, Australia. 302 p. (Ref. 48635)
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Diagnostic Description
Translucent when fresh with a reddish cast, overlaid with iridescence particularly on abdomen and operculum predominated by golden hues; dusky caudal fin with hyaline border; 1st and 2nd dorsal and anal fin pale to dusky or blackish, other fins are clear with pink rays. Anterior nostril without long flap. Rhomboid caudal fin. 23-24 scales in longitudinal series. Convex interorbital space. Oblique mouth. Predorsal scales 10 (9-11). This species resembles P. amblyuroptera and P. gelatinosa but has larger scales (LR
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Randall, J.E., E.A. Lachner and T.H. Fraser 1985 Revision of the Indo-Pacific apogonid fish genus Pseudamia, with descriptions of three new species. Indo-Pac. Fish. 6:1-23. (Ref. 526)
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Type Information
Paratype for Pseudamia hayashii Randall et al.
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): B. Collette et al.
Year Collected: 1979
Locality: Hawaii Islet, Marchesa Bay, Batanta Is., NW tip of Irian Jaya, Indonesia., Indonesia, Marchesa Bay, Pacific
Depth (m): 6
Vessel: Alpha Helix
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): B. Collette et al.
Year Collected: 1979
Locality: Hawaii Islet, Marchesa Bay, Batanta Is., NW tip of Irian Jaya, Indonesia., Indonesia, Marchesa Bay, Pacific
Depth (m): 6
Vessel: Alpha Helix
- Paratype: Randall, J. E., et al. 1985. Indo-Pacific Fishes. No. 6: 11.
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Paratype for Pseudamia hayashii Randall et al.
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): V. Springer, J. Libbey, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Philippines & Silliman University Group
Year Collected: 1978
Locality: Philippine Is., Pamilacan I., Off SW Tip of Island., Philippines, Pacific
Depth (m): 33.5
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): V. Springer, J. Libbey, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Philippines & Silliman University Group
Year Collected: 1978
Locality: Philippine Is., Pamilacan I., Off SW Tip of Island., Philippines, Pacific
Depth (m): 33.5
- Paratype: Randall, J. E., et al. 1985. Indo-Pacific Fishes. No. 6: 11.
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Paratype for Pseudamia hayashii Randall et al.
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): V. Springer et al.
Year Collected: 1980
Locality: Ponape: (Northwest Side) Northeast of Tanak Island, Pohnpei, Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Pacific
Depth (m): 17
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): V. Springer et al.
Year Collected: 1980
Locality: Ponape: (Northwest Side) Northeast of Tanak Island, Pohnpei, Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Pacific
Depth (m): 17
- Paratype: Randall, J. E., et al. 1985. Indo-Pacific Fishes. No. 6: 11.
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Paratype for Pseudamia hayashii Randall et al.
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): V. Springer, M. Gomon & Indonesians
Year Collected: 1974
Locality: Just North of Lesser Mendjangan Is., Karimundjawa Islands, Indonesia, Indonesia, Pacific
Depth (m): 18
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): V. Springer, M. Gomon & Indonesians
Year Collected: 1974
Locality: Just North of Lesser Mendjangan Is., Karimundjawa Islands, Indonesia, Indonesia, Pacific
Depth (m): 18
- Paratype: Randall, J. E., et al. 1985. Indo-Pacific Fishes. No. 6: 11.
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Paratype for Pseudamia hayashii Randall et al.
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): V. Springer, J. Libbey, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Philippines & Silliman University
Year Collected: 1978
Locality: Philippine Islands, Pamilikan Island Off SW Tip of Island, Philippines, Pacific
Depth (m): 24
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): V. Springer, J. Libbey, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Philippines & Silliman University
Year Collected: 1978
Locality: Philippine Islands, Pamilikan Island Off SW Tip of Island, Philippines, Pacific
Depth (m): 24
- Paratype: Randall, J. E., et al. 1985. Indo-Pacific Fishes. No. 6: 11.
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Paratype for Pseudamia hayashii Randall et al.
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): V. Springer, J. Libbey & et al.
Year Collected: 1978
Locality: Philippine Islands, Apo Island, Southeast Side of Island, Philippines, Pacific
Depth (m): 30
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): V. Springer, J. Libbey & et al.
Year Collected: 1978
Locality: Philippine Islands, Apo Island, Southeast Side of Island, Philippines, Pacific
Depth (m): 30
- Paratype: Randall, J. E., et al. 1985. Indo-Pacific Fishes. No. 6: 11.
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Paratype for Pseudamia hayashii Randall et al.
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): V. Springer, Smithsonian Team, Silliman Group & K. Carpenter
Year Collected: 1978
Locality: Philippine Is.: Siquijor I., W. Side, ca. 3/4 mi. South of San Juan Town., Philippines, Pacific
Depth (m): 6
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): V. Springer, Smithsonian Team, Silliman Group & K. Carpenter
Year Collected: 1978
Locality: Philippine Is.: Siquijor I., W. Side, ca. 3/4 mi. South of San Juan Town., Philippines, Pacific
Depth (m): 6
- Paratype: Randall, J. E., et al. 1985. Indo-Pacific Fishes. No. 6: 11.
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Paratype for Pseudamia hayashii Randall et al.
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): V. Springer, M. Gomon & Indonesians
Year Collected: 1974
Locality: Tallabassi Bay, Just Off N.E. Tip of Big Damalawa Islet, Kabaena Island, Celebes (= Sulawesi), Big Damalawa Islet, Kabaena Island, Indonesia, Suluwesi Islands, Tallabassi Bay, Pacific
Depth (m): 2 to 15
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): V. Springer, M. Gomon & Indonesians
Year Collected: 1974
Locality: Tallabassi Bay, Just Off N.E. Tip of Big Damalawa Islet, Kabaena Island, Celebes (= Sulawesi), Big Damalawa Islet, Kabaena Island, Indonesia, Suluwesi Islands, Tallabassi Bay, Pacific
Depth (m): 2 to 15
- Paratype: Randall, J. E., et al. 1985. Indo-Pacific Fishes. No. 6: 11.
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Paratype for Pseudamia hayashii Randall et al.
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): V. Springer, Smithsonian Team, A. Alcala & Silliman Group
Year Collected: 1978
Locality: Philippines: Palawan Prov., Bararin I., W. Side (Cuyo Is.)., Palawan, Philippines, Pacific
Depth (m): 14
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): V. Springer, Smithsonian Team, A. Alcala & Silliman Group
Year Collected: 1978
Locality: Philippines: Palawan Prov., Bararin I., W. Side (Cuyo Is.)., Palawan, Philippines, Pacific
Depth (m): 14
- Paratype: Randall, J. E., et al. 1985. Indo-Pacific Fishes. No. 6: 11.
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Paratype for Pseudamia hayashii Randall et al.
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): R. Wass & et al.
Year Collected: 1976
Locality: American Samoa: Tutuila Island, Larsen's Bay, Tutuila, American Samoa, Samoa Islands, Pacific
Depth (m): 64 to 64
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): R. Wass & et al.
Year Collected: 1976
Locality: American Samoa: Tutuila Island, Larsen's Bay, Tutuila, American Samoa, Samoa Islands, Pacific
Depth (m): 64 to 64
- Paratype: Randall, J. E., et al. 1985. Indo-Pacific Fishes. No. 6: 11.
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Paratype for Pseudamia hayashii Randall et al.
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): G. Allen
Year Collected: 1972
Locality: Goodenough Island, D'Entrecasteaux Group, Near Small Island On North Coast, Papua New Guinea, Pacific
Depth (m): 12 to 12
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): G. Allen
Year Collected: 1972
Locality: Goodenough Island, D'Entrecasteaux Group, Near Small Island On North Coast, Papua New Guinea, Pacific
Depth (m): 12 to 12
- Paratype: Randall, J. E., et al. 1985. Indo-Pacific Fishes. No. 6: 11.
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Ecology
Habitat
Depth range based on 17 specimens in 1 taxon.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 8 samples.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 6 - 79.2
Temperature range (°C): 28.384 - 29.205
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.059 - 0.596
Salinity (PPS): 32.942 - 34.644
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.216 - 4.641
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.071 - 0.340
Silicate (umol/l): 1.094 - 3.389
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 6 - 79.2
Temperature range (°C): 28.384 - 29.205
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.059 - 0.596
Salinity (PPS): 32.942 - 34.644
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.216 - 4.641
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.071 - 0.340
Silicate (umol/l): 1.094 - 3.389
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Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 8 samples.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 6 - 79.2
Temperature range (°C): 28.384 - 29.205
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.059 - 0.596
Salinity (PPS): 32.942 - 34.644
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.216 - 4.641
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.071 - 0.340
Silicate (umol/l): 1.094 - 3.389
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 6 - 79.2
Temperature range (°C): 28.384 - 29.205
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.059 - 0.596
Salinity (PPS): 32.942 - 34.644
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.216 - 4.641
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.071 - 0.340
Silicate (umol/l): 1.094 - 3.389
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Depth: 2 - 64m.
From 2 to 64 meters.
Habitat: reef-associated. Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs; hides in small caves and under ledges.
From 2 to 64 meters.
Habitat: reef-associated. Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs; hides in small caves and under ledges.
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Environment
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 64 m (Ref. 11890)
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Allen, G.R. 1993 Cardinalfishes (Apogonidae) of Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, with descriptions of three new species. Rev. Fr. Aquariol. 20(1):9-20. (Ref. 11890)
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Trophic Strategy
Found inshore (Ref. 75154). Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs; hides in small caves and under ledges (Ref. 526).
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Masuda, H. and G.R. Allen 1993 Meeresfische der Welt - Groß-Indopazifische Region. Tetra Verlag, Herrenteich, Melle. 528 p. (Ref. 9137)
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Life History and Behavior
Life Cycle
Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning (Ref. 205).
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Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen 1966 Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p. (Ref. 205)
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Conservation
Threats
Not Evaluated
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IUCN 2006 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
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