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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrate > fishes > Family Apogonidae |
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cardinalfish Apogon melas Family Apogonidae updated Mar 11 Where seen? This small black fish with rounded fins and tail is sometimes seen on our Southern shores, near living reefs. Elsewhere, it is seen in shallow well protected coastal bays, commonly found under jetties, hiding in dark areas, also in inshore rocky areas and among branching coral. Features: To 10cm, those seen usually about 2-4cm. Generally dark fish with a rounded body and rounded fins. Distinguished by a pale-edged dark spot at the base of the second dorsal fin. |
 Pulau Senang, Aug 10 |
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Black cardinalfishes on Singapore shores
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