Flamefish
Apogon maculatus
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The flamefish is from the western Atlantic. It is reddish-orange with small black spots. It hides in crevices by day and comes out at night. It reaches 11 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Apogon maculatus
- Family
- Apogonidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Order
- Kurtiformes
- Synonyms
- Monoprion maculatus
Origin
- Native region
- América do Norte, América do Sul
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 11.1 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Carnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Mouthbrooder
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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