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Ostorhinchus monospilus (Fraser, Randall & Allen, 2002) Moluccen cardinal |
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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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