Cercamia mascarene Fraser, Bogorodsky, Mal & Alpermann, 2021

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  4.02 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 15 - 30 m
Distribution:  Southwestern Indian Ocean: apparently endemic to Rodrigues Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Specimens were collected from caves in face of reef at openings, rubble at base, surge channels and coral reef with sand at base (Ref. 125402).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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