Blackvent Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus melanoproctus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–50 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small cardinalfish gathers in shoals inside caves and along vertical walls on steep outer reef slopes, between about fifteen and fifty metres. It rests in the shadows of the wall by day, keeping to the cover of overhangs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712672.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackvent Cardinalfish live?
- The Blackvent Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus melanoproctus) is typically found at 15–50 m.
- Is the Blackvent Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blackvent Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackvent Cardinalfish get?
- The Blackvent Cardinalfish grows to about 4 cm.