Red-Striped Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus margaritophorus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–5 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small cardinalfish gathers in little groups in shallow coral lagoons and sheltered bays, sheltering close to long spined urchins or large anemones among the seagrass. It borrows the protection of those spines and stinging tentacles as a place to hide.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712671.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red-Striped Cardinalfish live?
- The Red-Striped Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus margaritophorus) is typically found at 1–5 m.
- Is the Red-Striped Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Red-Striped Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Red-Striped Cardinalfish get?
- The Red-Striped Cardinalfish grows to about 6.5 cm.