Barspot cardinalfish (Apogon retrosella)

Scientific name: Apogon retrosella Gill, 1862

The Barspot cardinalfish (Apogon retrosella) is a marine fish of the family Apogonidae. Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, Gulf of California to southern Mexico.

Biology

Found in rocky reefs. Seeks refuge during the day. Feeds on crustaceans and other small invertebrates.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Apogon retrosella
Family: Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Depth range: 60 m (197 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 60 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to southern Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: potential
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)