Scientific Name
Apogon melanoproctus
Common Name
Blackvent cardinalfish
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 6 - 7;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 9;
Anal
spines: 2;
Anal
soft rays: 8 - 9. Semi-transparent, closely resembles A. dispar, differing by having a black area around the anus (Ref. 37816).