Ostorhinchus cladophilos (Allen & Randall, 2002)
Shelter cardinalfish

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 35 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Indonesia, New Caledonia and Lizard Island, Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Description: Characterized by semi-transparent whitish color with tapering, dark brown midlateral stripe; middle of caudal fin base with large black spot; greatest depth of body 3.2-3.4 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Benthic species which inhabits coral reef (Ref. 75154). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. Forms groups that shelter among urchins, black corals and gorgonians (Ref 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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