DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

ZOOGEOGRAPHY

ECOLOGY

BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR

VALUE OF FISH RESOURCES

CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

DANGEROUS MARINE FISHES

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

BIBLIOGRAPHY

SPECIES INDEX

CHAMORRO NAMES

APOGONIDAE (CARDINALFISHES)

Apogon novemfasciatus Cuvier
(Seven-lined Cardinalfish; Lansi)
SL: to 8 cm (photo: 7 cm FL, Piti, 3 m)

This is one of the most abundant cardinalfishes of shallow lagoons and reef flats to a depth of 4 m.  It is usually found in small schools under rocks or ledges or in holes.  It feeds on small fishes and crustaceans.  It is one of several nearly identical-looking striped species of Apogon.

INDO-PACIFIC: Christmas Is. (Indian Ocean) to the Line Is., n.to the Izus.