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Red Spot Cardinalfish

Ostorhinchus parvulus (Smith & Radcliffe 1912)

Diagnostic Description

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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).
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Life Cycle

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Mouthbrooders (Ref. 240). Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning (Ref. 205).
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Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 8
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Biology

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Found in schools around rocky reefs in bays (Ref. 559), in current-prone areas (Ref. 48635).
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Ostorhinchus parvulus

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Ostorhinchus parvulus, also known as the redspot cardinalfish, is a marine fish in the family Apogonidae.

Description

Redspot cardinalfish are semi-transparent with a large pink caudal spot.[1] They reach a maximum size of 4.0 centimeters (1.6 in).[1]

Distribution and habitat

The redspot cardinalfish can be found in groups around current-prone rocky reefs, up to a depth of 12 meters (39 ft).[1]

Reproduction

Redspot cardinalfish are mouthbreeders that form distinct spawning pairs.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Ostorhinchus parvulus summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2018-09-12.

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Ostorhinchus parvulus: Brief Summary

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Ostorhinchus parvulus, also known as the redspot cardinalfish, is a marine fish in the family Apogonidae.

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