Aroub Cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Aroub Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus aroubiensis), first described by Hombron & Jacquinot, 1853 is a small fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 6.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Apogonidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Aroub Cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Aroub Cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Aroub Cardinalfish |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ミナミフトスジイシモチ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon aroubiensis | Hombron & Jacquinot | 1853 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Aroub Cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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