Flower Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus fleurieu
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–97 m
- Max size: 14.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cardinalfish of shallow coastal reefs and estuary channels with moving water, the flower cardinalfish gathers in little schools made up of pairs. Like its kin the males brood the eggs in their mouths.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 319878.
FAQ
- How deep does the Flower Cardinalfish live?
- The Flower Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus fleurieu) is typically found at 1–97 m.
- Is the Flower Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Flower Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Flower Cardinalfish get?
- The Flower Cardinalfish grows to about 14.2 cm.