Apogon erythrinus,[1] also called Hawaiian ruby cardinalfish, is a marine fish species endemic to Hawaii. It belongs to the family Apogonidae and the subfamily Apogoninae.[2]
The Hawaiian ruby cardinalfish is a relatively small red fish with a somewhat transparent appearance. They can grow up to 1.57" (4 cm).[3] They have a second dorsal fin spine that reaches at least to the base of the third ray of their second dorsal fin when depressed, and they have 14 pectoral fin rays.[4] They live for about four months.[5]
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The Hawaiian ruby cardinalfish is endemic to the Hawaiian islands.[6] These fish are very shy, nocturnal, and prefer to hide in and patrol along holes and crevices.[6]
^"Hawaiian Ruby Cardinalfish, Apogon erythrinus". Marine Life Photography. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
^ abHoover, John P. (2008). The ultimate guide to Hawaiian reef fishes sea turtles, dolphins, whales, and seals. John P. Hoover. Honolulu: Mutual Pub. ISBN978-1-56647-887-8. OCLC 243960518.
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