Ostorhinchus parvulus (Smith & Radcliffe, 1912)
Ostorhinchus parvulus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 12 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Coloration on body lustrous and pretty. Semi-transparent with distinctive large red peduncular spot when adult (Ref. 48635). Description: Characterized by yellow stripe above midlateral stripe; broad down sloping brown band from eye to middle of side with white and yellow band above and below; cheek with silvery stripe across; greatest depth of body 3.8-4.2 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Found in schools around rocky reefs in bays (Ref. 559), in current-prone areas (Ref. 48635).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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