Gymnapogon africanus Smith, 1954
Crystal cardinal
Gymnapogon africanus
photo by SFSA

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Pseudamiinae
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Kenya to Bazaruto, Mozambique.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Translucent with an orange spot at bases of spines and rays of dorsal, anal, pectoral and caudal fins; all fins pale pink in color (Ref. 4329).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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