Southern Orange-Lined Cardinal Fish
Ostorhinchus properuptus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cardinalfish of clear coastal and outer reefs, no longer than six centimetres, that gathers in little groups by day. Young fish shelter in harbours among boulders before moving out to the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712684.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Orange-Lined Cardinal Fish live?
- The Southern Orange-Lined Cardinal Fish (Ostorhinchus properuptus) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Southern Orange-Lined Cardinal Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Orange-Lined Cardinal Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Orange-Lined Cardinal Fish get?
- The Southern Orange-Lined Cardinal Fish grows to about 6 cm.