Spotted-Gill Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus chrysopomus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–25 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cardinalfish of coral reefs, it gathers in aggregations among the shelter of branching corals. It reaches about ten centimetres and stays in shallow water above 25 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712650.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted-Gill Cardinalfish live?
- The Spotted-Gill Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus chrysopomus) is typically found at 2–25 m.
- Is the Spotted-Gill Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted-Gill Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted-Gill Cardinalfish get?
- The Spotted-Gill Cardinalfish grows to about 10 cm.