Blackstripe Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus nigrofasciatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–50 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cardinalfish marked with a dark stripe that shelters under ledges and in crevices on reef flats and shallow lagoon reefs by day. After dark it comes out to feed on small bottom living invertebrates, alone or in pairs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712679.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackstripe Cardinalfish live?
- The Blackstripe Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus nigrofasciatus) is typically found at 3–50 m.
- Is the Blackstripe Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blackstripe Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackstripe Cardinalfish get?
- The Blackstripe Cardinalfish grows to about 10 cm.