Many-Lined Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus multilineatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–25 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small, finely striped cardinalfish that shelters among coral heads in both deep and shallow lagoons. It reaches about 10 centimetres and is found alone or in small groups.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712675.
FAQ
- How deep does the Many-Lined Cardinalfish live?
- The Many-Lined Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus multilineatus) is typically found at 2–25 m.
- Is the Many-Lined Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Many-Lined Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Many-Lined Cardinalfish get?
- The Many-Lined Cardinalfish grows to about 10 cm.