Ostorhinchus capricornis

Ostorhinchus capricornis
Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Apogonidae
Subfamily: Apogoninae
Genus: Ostorhinchus
Species: O. capricornis
Binomial name
Ostorhinchus capricornis
Allen & Randall, 1993
Synonyms

Apogon capricornis Allen & Randall, 1993 [1]

Ostorhinchus capricornis, also known as the Capricorn cardinalfish, is a fish that lives in the oceans on the Western side of Australia. The black spot, slightly smaller than the pupil, is centred on the rear fin. Bright blue lines are located on the head, the lower of the two extends a little past the end of the eye. The color of the Ostorhinchus capricornis is a yellowish on the top, and a golden color on the bottom.

Information

Its habitat is reef associated, marine waters, at a depth of 2-15 meters with a temperature range of range 23-26(°C). Its diet consists of zooplankton and small benthic invertebrates. Its maximum size is 5.8 cm SL male/unsexed.

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