Ostorhinchus brevispinis (Fraser & Randall, 2003)
Ostorhinchus brevispinis
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  6.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 46 - 58 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: French Polynesia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8; Vertebrae: 24-24. Alternating golden-brown and white stripes on head and body, white stripe extending onto last two anal rays; irregular darkish caudal peduncle mark; tiny first dorsal-fin spine, 5-8% of third dorsal spine length; slightly elongated last dorsal and anal fin rays (Ref. 50541).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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