Whiteline Cardinalfish

Ostorhinchus cavitensis

Whiteline Cardinalfish

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.