Half-Lined Cardinal
Ostorhinchus semilineatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–100 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A small striped cardinalfish that shelters over rocky bottoms by day and feeds through the night, sometimes pushing into semi enclosed bays. The male carries the fertilised eggs in his mouth until they hatch, with breeding pairs forming through the Japanese summer.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1022235.
FAQ
- How deep does the Half-Lined Cardinal live?
- The Half-Lined Cardinal (Ostorhinchus semilineatus) is typically found at 3–100 m.
- Is the Half-Lined Cardinal dangerous to divers?
- The Half-Lined Cardinal is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Half-Lined Cardinal get?
- The Half-Lined Cardinal grows to about 12 cm.