Whiteline Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus cavitensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–30 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cardinalfish common in shallow water along mangrove shores down to about seven metres. It keeps to itself or to small groups and grows to roughly eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712649.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whiteline Cardinalfish live?
- The Whiteline Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus cavitensis) is typically found at 3–30 m.
- Is the Whiteline Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Whiteline Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whiteline Cardinalfish get?
- The Whiteline Cardinalfish grows to about 7.5 cm.