Hartzfeld's Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus hartzfeldii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–28 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A nocturnal cardinalfish that shelters by day in small groups among coral, debris and even the spines of long spined urchins. It comes out after dark over sheltered reef flats and shallow lagoons to feed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712661.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hartzfeld's Cardinalfish live?
- The Hartzfeld's Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus hartzfeldii) is typically found at 1–28 m.
- Is the Hartzfeld's Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Hartzfeld's Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hartzfeld's Cardinalfish get?
- The Hartzfeld's Cardinalfish grows to about 12 cm.