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Apogon melas
Apogonidae [Cardinalfishes]
[max to 9.2 cm SL]
Marine
0 - 2 m
Sometimes in the Aquarium trade
Yes, this fish was caught near Sentosa bridge
Reef-associated
Easily ID by the black ocellas[with white ring surrounding it] on the soft dorsal rays. Body silvery with black blotches.
Dorsal spines:8, rays:9 ; Anal spines:2, rays:8
