Sevenstriped Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus novemfasciatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–4 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small striped cardinalfish of reef flats and shallow lagoons down to about four metres, it also turns up on rocky reefs. It rests near shelter by day, usually in pairs, and comes out at night to feed on small crustaceans and fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 319881.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sevenstriped Cardinalfish live?
- The Sevenstriped Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus novemfasciatus) is typically found at 1–4 m.
- Is the Sevenstriped Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Sevenstriped Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sevenstriped Cardinalfish get?
- The Sevenstriped Cardinalfish grows to about 10 cm.