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Ostorhinchus norfolcensis
Ostorhinchus norfolcensis (Ogilby, 1888)
Norfolk cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus norfolcensis
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 10 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands. Photographed from New Caledonia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits coral reef (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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