Rubyspot Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus rubrimacula
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–33 m
- Max size: 4.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A finger length cardinalfish that hangs in small groups around coral, it carries a single red spot at the base of its tail fin. It can drop to more than thirty metres but is most often found in shallower reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 319884.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rubyspot Cardinalfish live?
- The Rubyspot Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus rubrimacula) is typically found at 0–33 m.
- Is the Rubyspot Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Rubyspot Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rubyspot Cardinalfish get?
- The Rubyspot Cardinalfish grows to about 4.5 cm.