Vincentia punctata (Klunzinger, 1879)
Orange cardinalfish
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 18 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Nocturnal species, occurs inshore (Ref. 7300).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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