Taxonavigation: Kurtiformes |
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Superregnum: Eukaryota |
Subordo: Apogonoidei
Familia: Apogonidae
Subfamilia: Apogoninae
Genus: Apogon
Species: Apogon caudicinctus
Name
Apogon caudicinctus Randall & Smith, 1988
- Holotype: BPBM 13002,.
- Paratypes: AMNH 72756 (1), 72759-60 (6, 3); BPBM 7398 (1), 16799 (2), 20068 (2); CAS 60678 (1); MNHN 1987-1249 (1); NSMT-P 44622 (1); SAIAB [formerly RUSI] 27055 (1); USNM 288237 (2); WAM P.29385-001 (1).
Type locality: Rapa, south side of Mei Point, rocky shore to 3 m depth.
Etymology: This species is named caudicinctus from the Latin cauda for tail and cinctum for girdle or belt, in reference to the broad blackish bar across the posterior caudal peduncle and base of caudal fin, its most diagnostic color marking.
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References
- Randall, J.E. & Smith, C.L. 1988. Two new species and a new genus of cardinalfishes (Perciformes: Apogonidae) from Rapa, South Pacific Ocean. American Museum Novitates 2926: 1–9. PDF Reference page.