Gymnapogon
philippinus
(Herre, 1939)
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Family:
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Apogonidae
(Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Pseudaminae
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Order:
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Perciformes
(perch-likes)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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In this site name:
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Philippine cardinalfish |
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Max. size:
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5.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 48635) |
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Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 – 9 m
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Climate: |
tropical; 30°N - 1°N |
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Importance:
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Resilience: |
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months(Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
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Distribution:
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Western Pacific: Philippines, Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands, Kapingamarangi and Marshall Islands (Ref. 275). Recently reported from the Chesterfield Islands (Ref. 11897) and Tonga (Ref. 53797).
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Morphology:
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Dorsal
spines
(total): 7 - 7;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 9 - 9;
Anal
spines: 2;
Anal
soft rays: 8. Body and fins clear without any obvious markings. Head reddish and eyes dark (Ref. 48635).
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Biology: |
Sometimes occurs in schools of Rhabdamia gracilis (Ref. 1602). Rarely noticed because of small size (Ref. 48635).
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Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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