Ostorhinchus cheni (Hayashi, 1990)
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  13 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 70 - 100 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan and Taiwan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8; Vertebrae: 24-24. Reddish-scarlet body; all fins deep reddish; 2 dusky, narrow stripes (reddish-brown in life), dorso- and midlateral. Upper part of first dorsal blackish; a small black spot between second dorsal spine and pectoral fin base. Center of caudal fin base with a black spot as large as pupil or slightly larger. Five predorsal scales. Preopercular ridge entire, weakly serrated edge. Body depth 2.5-2.6 in SL (Ref. 31450).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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