Overview
Comprehensive Description
Biology
Occurs in aggregations in caves in vertical walls (Ref. 37816).
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Fraser, T.H. and J.E. Randall 1976 Two new Indo-west Pacific cardinalfishes of the genus Apogon. Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 88(47):503-508. (Ref. 10478)
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Distribution
Western Central Pacific: Solomon Islands (Ref. 10478) and Papua New Guinea (Ref. 6192).
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Fraser, T.H. and J.E. Randall 1976 Two new Indo-west Pacific cardinalfishes of the genus Apogon. Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 88(47):503-508. (Ref. 10478)
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Physical Description
Morphology
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 8 - 9
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Myers, R.F. 1999 Micronesian reef fishes: a comprehensive guide to the coral reef fishes of Micronesia, 3rd revised and expanded edition. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 330 p. (Ref. 37816)
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Size
Max. size
4.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 10478))
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Fraser, T.H. and J.E. Randall 1976 Two new Indo-west Pacific cardinalfishes of the genus Apogon. Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 88(47):503-508. (Ref. 10478)
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Diagnostic Description
Semi-transparent, closely resembles A. dispar, differing by having a black area around the anus (Ref. 37816).
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Myers, R.F. 1999 Micronesian reef fishes: a comprehensive guide to the coral reef fishes of Micronesia, 3rd revised and expanded edition. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 330 p. (Ref. 37816)
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Type Information
Paratype for Apogon melanoproctus Fraser & Randall
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): J. Randall & G. Allen
Year Collected: 1973
Locality: Solomon Islands, Florida I.; South Side of Tanavula Point, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, Pacific
Depth (m): 18 to 37
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): J. Randall & G. Allen
Year Collected: 1973
Locality: Solomon Islands, Florida I.; South Side of Tanavula Point, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, Pacific
Depth (m): 18 to 37
- Paratype: Fraser, T. H. & Randall, J. E. 1976. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington. 88 (47): 508.
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Paratype for Apogon melanoproctus Fraser & Randall
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Preparation: Glycerine With Bone Stain
Collector(s): J. Randall & G. Allen
Year Collected: 1973
Locality: Solomon Islands; Florida I.; South Side of Tanavula Point, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, Pacific
Depth (m): 18 to 37
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Preparation: Glycerine With Bone Stain
Collector(s): J. Randall & G. Allen
Year Collected: 1973
Locality: Solomon Islands; Florida I.; South Side of Tanavula Point, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, Pacific
Depth (m): 18 to 37
- Paratype: Fraser, T. H. & Randall, J. E. 1976. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington. 88 (47): 508.
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Ecology
Habitat
Depth range based on 4 specimens in 1 taxon.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 4 samples.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 14 - 82.35
Temperature range (°C): 26.059 - 28.798
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.094 - 1.349
Salinity (PPS): 33.845 - 34.644
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.247 - 4.549
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.073 - 0.275
Silicate (umol/l): 1.094 - 3.048
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 14 - 82.35
Temperature range (°C): 26.059 - 28.798
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.094 - 1.349
Salinity (PPS): 33.845 - 34.644
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.247 - 4.549
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.073 - 0.275
Silicate (umol/l): 1.094 - 3.048
Note: this information has not been validated. Check this *note*. Your feedback is most welcome.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 4 samples.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 14 - 82.35
Temperature range (°C): 26.059 - 28.798
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.094 - 1.349
Salinity (PPS): 33.845 - 34.644
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.247 - 4.549
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.073 - 0.275
Silicate (umol/l): 1.094 - 3.048
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 14 - 82.35
Temperature range (°C): 26.059 - 28.798
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.094 - 1.349
Salinity (PPS): 33.845 - 34.644
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.247 - 4.549
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.073 - 0.275
Silicate (umol/l): 1.094 - 3.048
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Depth: 18 - 37m.
From 18 to 37 meters.
Habitat: reef-associated.
From 18 to 37 meters.
Habitat: reef-associated.
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Environment
reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 37 m (Ref. 10478)
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Fraser, T.H. and J.E. Randall 1976 Two new Indo-west Pacific cardinalfishes of the genus Apogon. Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 88(47):503-508. (Ref. 10478)
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Life History and Behavior
Life Cycle
Mouthbrooders (Ref. 240). Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning (Ref. 205).
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Thresher, R.E. 1984 Reproduction in reef fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Inc. Ltd., Neptune City, New Jersey. 399 p. (Ref. 240)
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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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