Fowleria flammea Allen, 1993
Fowleria flammea
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  3.08 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 30 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Madang and Manus Island, northern Papua New Guinea and Philippines (Ref. 90102). Recently reported from Indonesia (Ref. 47567) and Tonga (Ref. 53797).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by overall red color; iris yellowish; incomplete lateral line with 4-5 tubed scales; greatest depth of body 2.7-2.8 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Inhabits sheltered lagoon waters with scattered coral outcrops (Ref. 11890). Solitary and cryptic, seldom seen during day (Ref 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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