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]
| Apogon erythrinus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Gobiiformes |
| Family: | Apogonidae |
| Genus: | Apogon |
| Species: | A. erythrinus
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| Binomial name | |
| Apogon erythrinus Snyder, 1904
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Description
editThe 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
editThe 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
edit- ^ Polack, Dennis. "Apogon erythrinus | Hawaiian ruby cardinalfish | Apogonidae - FishWise". FishWise Pro. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ^ "ADW: Apogon erythrinus: Classification". Animal Diversity. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ^ "Apogon erythrinus". Reeflex. Archived from the original on 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ^ "Apogon erythrinus, Hawaiian ruby cardinalfish". FishBase. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ^ "Hawaiian Ruby Cardinalfish, Apogon erythrinus". Marine Life Photography. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ a b 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.
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