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Apogon townsendi (Breder, 1927) Belted cardinalfish |
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photo by
Johnson, L. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 55 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and Bahamas, Caribbean, including Antilles (Ref. 26938) to northern South America. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits coral and rocky areas, often near drop-offs. Solitary or in groups in caves or holes (Ref. 9710). Often seen hovering in the spines of long-spined urchin. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||