Ostorhinchus monospilus (Fraser, Randall & Allen, 2002)
Moluccen cardinal
photo by Hazes, B.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  7.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 41 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8; Vertebrae: 24-24. This species is characterized by having 26-28 rudiments + 19-21 lower arch developed gill rakers; roof of mouth and portions of gill arches darkish; a whitish spot behind posterior base of second dorsal fin (Ref. 58519).
Biology:  Nocturnal species which inhabits coral reef (Ref. 75154). Most specimens were collected from deeper waters (Ref. 58519). In pairs or groups (Ref 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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