Rifle Cardinal
Ostorhinchus kiensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cardinalfish of shallow water and tide pools, found alone or in small groups down to about 50 metres. It reaches around eight centimetres, and like other cardinalfish the male shelters the eggs in his mouth until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712665.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rifle Cardinal live?
- The Rifle Cardinal (Ostorhinchus kiensis) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Rifle Cardinal dangerous to divers?
- The Rifle Cardinal is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rifle Cardinal get?
- The Rifle Cardinal grows to about 8 cm.