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Ostorhinchus microspilos (Allen & Randall, 2002) Microspot cardinalfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean: Lombok, 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 overall pale orange body color; middle of caudal fin base with small dark spot; pair of silvery stripe through eye; greatest depth of body 2.5-2.6 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Solitary. Found in coral reefs in 20-25 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||