Whiteline cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Whiteline cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus cavitensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apogonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 3 and 30 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Ochre mid-lateral stripe and a thin bright yellow line along back. Juveniles with pale head and yellow body . : short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whiteline cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 3 - 30 m . Tropical south to Australia and parts of Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cavite Cardinalfish · White-line Cardinalfish · Whiteline Cardinalfish · Yellow Cardinal-fish · Yellow Cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec mangrovový |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cardeal-canivete |
| 🌍THA | ปลาอมไข่แถบขาว |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amia cavitensis | Jordan & Seale | 1907 | Synonym |
| Amia cavitiensis | Jordan & Seale | 1907 | Synonym |
| Apogon cavitensis | Jordan & Seale | 1907 | Synonym |
| Apogon cavitiensis | Jordan & Seale | 1907 | Synonym |
| Apogon virgulatus | Allen & Randall | 1993 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Whiteline cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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