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Ostorhinchus rueppellii (Günther, 1859) Gobbleguts |
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photo by
Maddern, M. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Indonesia to northern Australia (including Western Australia) and New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 9-10; Vertebrae: 24-24. Adults have two separate dorsal fins, and a brown translucent body with a series of black spots along the lateral line (Ref. 33616). Greatest depth of body 2.1-2.6 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabit inshore reefs and estuaries (Ref. 9710). Occur in groups in weedy areas (Ref. 9710). Nocturnal species (Ref. 7300). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||