Sharpline Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus oxygrammus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 35–50 m
- Max size: 3.9 cm
- For divers: safe
The sharpline cardinalfish hugs the reef bottom on outer slopes between about 35 and 50 metres, alone or in small groups. It is a tiny fish reaching only four centimetres, and like other cardinalfishes it hides by day and feeds after dark.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712681.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sharpline Cardinalfish live?
- The Sharpline Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus oxygrammus) is typically found at 35–50 m.
- Is the Sharpline Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Sharpline Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sharpline Cardinalfish get?
- The Sharpline Cardinalfish grows to about 3.9 cm.