Siphamia tubulata (Weber, 1909)
Siphonfish
photo by Graham, K.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 25 - 30 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Australia (Ref. 7300) and Papua New Guinea (Ref. 6192).
Diagnosis:  This species is distinguished by the following characters: silvery body, mottled with reddish brown blotches (Ref. 093839).
Biology:  Adults are found inshore over soft bottom (Ref. 7300). Usually solitary (Ref. 093839). Eggs are incubated orally (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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