Apogon binotatus (Poey, 1867)

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Kurtiformes

Family: Apogonidae

Genus: Apogon

Species: Apogon binotatus (Poey, 1867)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


    • Western Central Atlantic: Bermuda, southeastern Florida (USA), and Bahamas to the Antilles (Ref. 26340) and Venezuela.

    Biology


    Ubiquitous, from gravel pits and rock ledges at the sea's edge to clear-water reefs. Remains hidden in cracks and crevices during the day (Ref. 9626). Sometimes observed between the spines of Diadema antillarum (Ref. 9626).

    Habitat


    associated

    Conservation Status


    Least Concern

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless

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    Apogon binotatus (Poey, 1867)