Phylum Chordata Order Perciformes | Rank Genus | |
Similar Nectamia, Cheilodipterus, Ostorhinchus, Perciformes, Zoramia |
Apogonichthyoides pharaonis bellotti 1874
Apogonichthyoides is a genus of fish in the family Apogonidae, the cardinalfishes. They are native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean.
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- Apogonichthyoides pharaonis bellotti 1874
- A pair of apogonichthyoides niger dark cardinalfish in hong kong water
- Species
- References
This genus was separated from Apogon in 2010. These species are light brown to brownish black in color, often with dark elongated spots or stripes. There is usually a line on the cheek and two bars on the body. Some species have an eyelike spot on the side of the body.
A pair of apogonichthyoides niger dark cardinalfish in hong kong water
Species
There are currently 24 recognized species in this genus:
References
Apogonichthyoides Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA