Hookfin Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus griffini
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–10 m
- Max size: 13.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cardinalfish of rocky and weedy ground with scattered coral, the hookfin cardinalfish is rarely seen and usually turns up in pairs. Like other cardinalfish the male broods the eggs in his mouth until they hatch, in shallow water down to about 10 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712659.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hookfin Cardinalfish live?
- The Hookfin Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus griffini) is typically found at 2–10 m.
- Is the Hookfin Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Hookfin Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hookfin Cardinalfish get?
- The Hookfin Cardinalfish grows to about 13.5 cm.