Tail-Eye Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus ocellicaudus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–30 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small cardinalfish hangs around ledges at the base of large coral heads during the day, settling over sand and rubble slopes between about 15 and 30 metres. It moves in pairs or small groups and grows no longer than a few centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712680.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tail-Eye Cardinalfish live?
- The Tail-Eye Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus ocellicaudus) is typically found at 15–30 m.
- Is the Tail-Eye Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Tail-Eye Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tail-Eye Cardinalfish get?
- The Tail-Eye Cardinalfish grows to about 5 cm.