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Siphamia tubulata (Weber, 1909) Siphonfish |
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photo by
Graham, K. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
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| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 25 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Australia (Ref. 7300) and Papua New Guinea (Ref. 6192). | |||
| Diagnosis: | This species is distinguished by the following characters: silvery body, mottled with reddish brown blotches (Ref. 093839). | |||
| Biology: | Adults are found inshore over soft bottom (Ref. 7300). Usually solitary (Ref. 093839). Eggs are incubated orally (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||