Ostorhinchus parvulus

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Ostorhinchus parvulus
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Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Gobiiformes
Family: Apogonidae
Genus: Ostorhinchus
Species:
O. parvulus
Binomial name
Ostorhinchus parvulus
Synonyms
  • Amia parvulaSmith & Radcliffe, 1912
  • Apogon parvulus(Smith & Radcliffe, 1912)

Ostorhinchus parvulus, also known as the redspot cardinalfish, is a marine fish in the family Apogonidae. [1] [2]

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Description

Redspot cardinalfish are semi-transparent with a large pink caudal spot. [3] They reach a maximum size of 4.0 centimeters (1.6 in). [1]

Distribution and habitat

The redspot cardinalfish can be found in groups around current-prone rocky reefs, up to a depth of 12 meters (39 ft). [1]

Reproduction

Redspot cardinalfish are mouthbreeders that form distinct spawning pairs. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Ostorhinchus parvulus summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  2. "Ostorhinchus parvulus". Reef App. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  3. "Ostorhinchus parvulus summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2018-09-12.