Ostorhinchus cavitensis (Jordan & Seale, 1907)
Whiteline cardinalfish
photo by Bos, A.R.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Philippines south to Australia and parts of Indonesia. Recently recorded from Tonga (Ref. 53797).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Ochre mid-lateral stripe and a thin bright yellow line along back. Juveniles with pale head and yellow body (Ref. 48635). Description: Characterized by black spot at middle of caudal fin base; greatest depth of body 2.8-3.3 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Common in shallow waters along mangrove shores to 6-7 m. Solitary or in small groups (Ref 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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