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Ostorhinchus wassinki (Bleeker, 1861) Kupang 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 0 - 22 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Malaysia and Philippines to Australia and Papua New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by yellow orange body color; presence of six narrow silvery to pale grey stripes; gill rakers on first arch 3-4+13-15, total rakers including rudiments usually 21-23 (modally 22); greatest depth of body 2.7-3.1 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coral reef (Ref. 75154). Solitary or in groups, adults in pairs. Also found in sheltered rocky reefs in 2-15 m, often in silty conditions (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||