Ostorhinchus wassinki (Bleeker, 1861)
Kupang cardinalfish

Kultit

Ostorhinchus wassinki
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
 Max. size:  7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 0 - 22 m
 Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Malaysia and Philippines to Australia and Papua New Guinea.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by yellow orange body color; presence of six narrow silvery to pale grey stripes; gill rakers on first arch 3-4+13-15, total rakers including rudiments usually 21-23 (modally 22); greatest depth of body 2.7-3.1 in SL (Ref. 90102).
 Biology:  Inhabits coral reef (Ref. 75154). Solitary or in groups, adults in pairs. Also found in sheltered rocky reefs in 2-15 m, often in silty conditions (Ref 90102).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Also Ref. 90102.

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 27.03.02
 Modified by: Valdestamon, Roxanne Rei - 26.03.13
 Checked by: Bailly, Nicolas - 13.11.12

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