Frans' Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus franssedai
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 13–40 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
By day this cardinalfish gathers in caves and under ledges along steep drop offs, hanging in small groups within reef crevices. It lives between about thirteen and forty metres and reaches roughly eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712658.
FAQ
- How deep does the Frans' Cardinalfish live?
- The Frans' Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus franssedai) is typically found at 13–40 m.
- Is the Frans' Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Frans' Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Frans' Cardinalfish get?
- The Frans' Cardinalfish grows to about 7.5 cm.