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Dorsalspines (total): 7; Dorsalsoft rays (total): 9; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 24. This species is distinguished by 6 spines in first dorsal fin; 3 dark stripes on the upper half of head and body, the broadest and midlateral, reaching end of caudal fin, 2 narrow stripes reaching to base of second dorsal fin, the lower stripe reaching caudal fin base; no dark stripes in second dorsal or anal fins; gill rakers and rudiments 23-26; pectoral rays 14-15; blackish stomach and intestine, peritoneum silvery with many melanophores (Ref. 58479). Body shape (shape guide): elongated; Cross section: oval.
Benthic species which occurs over soft bottom (Ref. 75154). Found in sand/silt bottoms (Ref 90102).
Life cycle and mating behavior Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Mouthbrooders (Ref. 240). Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning (Ref. 205).
Fraser, T.H., 1998. A new species of cardinalfish (Apogonidae) from the Philippines, with comments on species of Apogon with six first dorsal spines. Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 111(4):986-991. (Ref. 37393)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
