Doederlein's Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus doederleini
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This cardinalfish hangs in the shadows of rocky ledges by day and comes out to hunt after dark. Like others in its family the male broods the eggs in his mouth, and pairs come together only to breed in waters down to about ten metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Apogoniformes › Apogonidae › Ostorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 713303.
FAQ
- How deep does the Doederlein's Cardinalfish live?
- The Doederlein's Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus doederleini) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Doederlein's Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- The Doederlein's Cardinalfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Doederlein's Cardinalfish get?
- The Doederlein's Cardinalfish grows to about 14 cm.