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Ostorhinchus multilineatus (Bleeker, 1874) Many-lined cardinalfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 12.6 g | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 25 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Numerous thin lines on body and thick bands through eye and below. Sometimes a small black peduncular spot (Ref. 48635). Description: Characterized by whitish body color; juvenile with fewer, wider brown stripes and pronounced black spot at middle of caudal fin base; greatest depth of body 2.9-3.2 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in deep and shallow lagoons with coral heads (Ref. 8631). Solitary or in small groups (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||