Apogon lachneri
Apogon lachneri Böhlke, 1959
Whitestar cardinalfish
Apogon lachneri
photo by Randall, J.E.


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Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 70 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and Bahamas to Belize. Including Antilles (Ref. 26938).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits clear coral reefs.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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