Brazilian flamefish

Apogon americanus

Ten Point One Centimeters Apogonid Fish of the Brazilian Coast

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
South America
Small
Tropical fish

Brazilian flamefish is a marine fish found around Southwest Atlantic and Eastern Central Atlantic. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 10.1 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cardinalfishes
Family: Apogonidae
Genus: Apogon
Maximum length: 10.1 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Southwest Atlantic and Eastern Central Atlantic: Brazil, including Fernando de Noronha Archipelago and St. Paul's Rocks.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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