Jaydia argyrogaster (Weber, 1909) Silvermouth siphonfish |
photo by
Allen, G.R. |
Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 18 - 86 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: northern Australia, from the Exmouth Gulf, Western Australia to the Gulf of Carpentaria, Queensland. Recently reported from Indonesia (Ref. 47567). | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by pale brown to silvery color; sides of body covered with large brown spots; spoke-like brown bands radiating from rear half of eye; greatest depth of body 2.9-3.5 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
Biology: | Found on the continental shelf (Ref. 75154). Also seen in sand/rubble bottoms among rocks, gorgonians and sponges (Ref 90102). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |