Common Names

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Kurtiformes

Family: Apogonidae

Genus: Apogon

Species: Apogon axillaris Valenciennes, 1832

Climate Zone

Location

• Eastern Atlantic: So far, known only from Ascension and St. Helena Islands.

Biology

Inhabits rocky areas with caves (Ref. 7321). Smaller specimens occasionally occur among rubble. Retiring and inactive during the day (Ref. 5288).

Habitat

demersal

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Threat to Humans

Harmless