Candystripe Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus endekataenia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–30 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Striped and nocturnal, this cardinalfish shelters in reef crevices and along cliffs by day, then comes out to feed after dark. It gathers in small and large groups and reaches about 14 centimetres, often in slightly deeper water than its relatives.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 319877.
FAQ
- How deep does the Candystripe Cardinalfish live?
- The Candystripe Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus endekataenia) is typically found at 25–30 m.
- Is the Candystripe Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Candystripe Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Candystripe Cardinalfish get?
- The Candystripe Cardinalfish grows to about 14 cm.