Shelter Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus cladophilos
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–35 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cardinalfish of coral reefs that gathers in groups sheltering among sea urchins, black corals and gorgonians. It lives between about twenty and thirty five metres and grows to roughly six centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712652.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shelter Cardinalfish live?
- The Shelter Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus cladophilos) is typically found at 20–35 m.
- Is the Shelter Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Shelter Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shelter Cardinalfish get?
- The Shelter Cardinalfish grows to about 6 cm.