Ruby cardinalfish (Apogon coccineus)

Scientific name: Apogon coccineus R?ppell, 1838

The Ruby cardinalfish (Apogon coccineus) is a marine fish of the family Apogonidae. Native range: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea and East Africa to the Marquesan and Easter islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Semi-transparent and reddish in color.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Apogon coccineus
Family: Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.0
Depth range: 8–35 m (26–115 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 8 - 35 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to the Marquesan and Easter islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)