Ostorhinchus parvulus, also known as the redspot cardinalfish, is a marine fish in the family Apogonidae.
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Gobiiformes |
Family: | Apogonidae |
Genus: | Ostorhinchus |
Species: | O. parvulus
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Binomial name | |
Ostorhinchus parvulus (H. M. Smith & Radcliffe, 1912)
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Description
editRedspot cardinalfish are semi-transparent with a large pink caudal spot.[1] They reach a maximum size of 4.0 centimeters (1.6 in).[1]
Distribution and habitat
editThe redspot cardinalfish can be found in groups around current-prone rocky reefs, up to a depth of 12 meters (39 ft).[1]
Reproduction
editRedspot cardinalfish are mouthbreeders that form distinct spawning pairs.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Ostorhinchus parvulus summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
External links
edit- Photos of Ostorhinchus parvulus on Sealife Collection