Apogonichthys ocellatus

Apogonichthys ocellatus (Weber, 1913)
Ocellate cardinalfish

photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:	Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:	6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 5 m
Distribution:	Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Marquesan and Tuamoto islands, north to southern Japan, south to southern Great Barrier Reef and Rapa; throughout Micronesia.
Diagnosis:	Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by the following: mottled dark brown color; three dark bands radiating from eye; first dorsal fin with large ocellated black spot; greatest depth of body 2.6-2.8 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:	Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300). Found in shallow sheltered lagoons and harbors, hiding among rocks, rubble, or clumps of brown algae (Ref. 1602). Nocturnal species. Solitary and cryptic (Ref 90102).
IUCN Red List Status:	Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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