Meteor Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus selas
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–72 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cardinalfish of sheltered water with sparse coral or rubble, settling over fine silty sand and gathering in little aggregations. It grows to about four centimetres, and like its kin the male broods the eggs in his mouth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712688.
FAQ
- How deep does the Meteor Cardinalfish live?
- The Meteor Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus selas) is typically found at 3–72 m.
- Is the Meteor Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Meteor Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Meteor Cardinalfish get?
- The Meteor Cardinalfish grows to about 4 cm.