Biology:Apogon erythrinus
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| Apogon erythrinus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Kurtiformes |
| Family: | Apogonidae |
| Genus: | Apogon |
| Species: | A. erythrinus
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| Binomial name | |
| Apogon erythrinus Snyder, 1904
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Apogon erythrinus,[1] also called Hawaiian ruby cardinalfish, is a marine fish species endemic to Hawaii. It belongs to the family Apogonidae and the subfamily Apogoninae.[2]
Description
The Hawaiian ruby cardinalfish is a relatively small red fish with a somewhat transparent appearance. They can grow up to 1.57" (4 cm).[3] They have a second dorsal fin spine that reaches at least to the base of the third ray of their second dorsal fin when depressed, and they have 14 pectoral fin rays.[4] They live for about four months.[5]
Distribution and habitat
The Hawaiian ruby cardinalfish is endemic to the Hawaiian islands.[6] These fish are very shy, nocturnal, and prefer to hide in and patrol along holes and crevices.[6]
References
- ↑ Polack, Dennis. "Apogon erythrinus | Hawaiian ruby cardinalfish | Apogonidae - FishWise". https://www.fishwisepro.com/species/apogon-erythrinus-21804.
- ↑ "ADW: Apogon erythrinus: Classification". https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Apogon_erythrinus/classification/.
- ↑ "Apogon erythrinus". https://www.reeflex.net/tiere/7615_Apogon_erythrinus.htm.
- ↑ "Apogon erythrinus, Hawaiian ruby cardinalfish". https://www.fishbase.se/summary/12998.
- ↑ "Hawaiian Ruby Cardinalfish, Apogon erythrinus". https://www.marinelifephotography.com/fishes/cardinalfishes/apogon-erythrinus.htm.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Hoover, John P. (2008). The ultimate guide to Hawaiian reef fishes sea turtles, dolphins, whales, and seals. John P. Hoover. Honolulu: Mutual Pub. ISBN 978-1-56647-887-8. OCLC 243960518. https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/243960518.
Wikidata ☰ Q2858423 entry
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