Apogon retrosella
Apogon retrosella (Gill, 1862)
Barspot cardinalfish
Apogon retrosella
photo by Robertson, R.


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Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 60 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to southern Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in rocky reefs (Ref. 11482). Seeks refuge during the day (Ref. 37955). Feeds on crustaceans and other small invertebrates (Ref. 37955).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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