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Ostorhinchus parvulus (Smith & Radcliffe, 1912) |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 12 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Coloration on body lustrous and pretty. Semi-transparent with distinctive large red peduncular spot when adult (Ref. 48635). Description: Characterized by yellow stripe above midlateral stripe; broad down sloping brown band from eye to middle of side with white and yellow band above and below; cheek with silvery stripe across; greatest depth of body 3.8-4.2 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in schools around rocky reefs in bays (Ref. 559), in current-prone areas (Ref. 48635). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||