Apogon Dianthus
📖 Overview
Apogon Dianthus (Apogon dianthus), first described by Fraser & Randall, 2002 is a tiny fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 4.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Apogonidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 24. Lacking bars, stripes, or other markings on the fins, scales and body . Light orange-pink body, slightly translucent, tip of jaw pale red, fin rays pink with membranes clear .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Apogon Dianthus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders. Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 18 m . Tropical West Pacific: Comoros; Indonesia east to Palau and Fiji, south to Papua New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Apogon Dianthus.
🔍 Similar Species
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