Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Distinct dark B-shaped spot on caudal fin base (Ref. 37816).

Common Names

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Kurtiformes

Family: Apogonidae

Genus: Gymnapogon

Species: Gymnapogon urospilotus Lachner, 1953

Climate Zone

Biology

Occurs around coral reefs, schooling with young of other apogonids (Ref. 559). Nocturnal species (Ref. 7300).

Habitat

associated

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Threat to Humans

Harmless