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Ostorhinchus lineomaculatus (Allen & Randall, 2002) Linespot cardinalfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 8 - 32 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean: Bali to Flores, Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by thin, dark, midlateral stripe; lower half of side with faint brown bars; middle of caudal fin base with black spot, pearly white anterior edge; tip of first dorsal fin black; greatest depth of body 3.1-3.2 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Solitary or in small groups on open sand during night and in coral crevices during day (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||