Apogon maculatus

(Flamefish)

Size

Maximum size 7cm (4.5")

Recognition Characters

Two white lines a on the eye; large black spot underneath the second dorsal fin; dark spot on opercular flap

Color

Two white lines on the eye along with a dark spot; red to orangish-red

Habitat & Depth

Finds areas it can hide during the day, typically in or under benthic animals such as sponges, or in holes in veritcal substrate. Usually found around 2-70 feet.

Distribution at GRNMS

Rare

Geographic Range

Massachusets to Northern South America

Behavior & Notes

Nocturnal predator that forages for small invertebrates.

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