Ostorhinchus diversus (Smith & Radcliffe, 1912)
Ostorhinchus diversus
photo by Radcliffe, L.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  7.8 cm SL (female)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Body deep and compressed body. Ground color pinkish-buff dotted with brownish, darkest in front of and base of anal. A small round black spot on caudal peduncle (Ref. 11356).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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