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Ostorhinchus cavitensis (Jordan & Seale, 1907) Whiteline cardinalfish |
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Bos, A.R. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Philippines south to Australia and parts of Indonesia. Recently recorded from Tonga (Ref. 53797). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Ochre mid-lateral stripe and a thin bright yellow line along back. Juveniles with pale head and yellow body (Ref. 48635). Description: Characterized by black spot at middle of caudal fin base; greatest depth of body 2.8-3.3 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Common in shallow waters along mangrove shores to 6-7 m. Solitary or in small groups (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||