Short-Tooth Cardinal
Ostorhinchus apogonoides
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–60 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cardinalfish of rocky cliffs and sheltered reefs, the short tooth cardinal ranges from shallow flats out to over 50 metres but turns up only rarely. It keeps to pairs or small groups and feeds at night on zooplankton and tiny invertebrates.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712645.
FAQ
- How deep does the Short-Tooth Cardinal live?
- The Short-Tooth Cardinal (Ostorhinchus apogonoides) is typically found at 3–60 m.
- Is the Short-Tooth Cardinal dangerous to divers?
- The Short-Tooth Cardinal is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Short-Tooth Cardinal get?
- The Short-Tooth Cardinal grows to about 10 cm.