Jaydia novaeguineae (Valenciennes, 1832)
photo by Bogorodsky, S.V.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  8.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 22 - 62 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: from the Philippines and Papua New Guinea, west to Madagascar and and the southern Red Sea; also reported from Kenya.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Usually lives on sand bottom in shallow waters from depths of 22-62 m. Trawled specimens were collected from 40-55 m on an open sandy area (Ref. 99978).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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