Ostorhinchus parvulus

Ostorhinchus parvulus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Gobiiformes
Family: Apogonidae
Genus: Ostorhinchus
Species:
O. parvulus
Binomial name
Ostorhinchus parvulus
Synonyms
  • Amia parvula Smith & Radcliffe, 1912
  • Apogon parvulus (Smith & Radcliffe, 1912)

Ostorhinchus parvulus, also known as the redspot cardinalfish, is a marine fish in the family Apogonidae.

Description

Redspot 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

The redspot cardinalfish can be found in groups around current-prone rocky reefs, up to a depth of 12 meters (39 ft).[1]

Reproduction

Redspot cardinalfish are mouthbreeders that form distinct spawning pairs.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Ostorhinchus parvulus summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2018-09-12.


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