Ostorhinchus pselion (Randall, Fraser & Lachner, 1990)
Ostorhinchus pselion
photo by Field, R.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 43 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: at present, known only from the Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of Suez.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in reefs.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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