Spotted-gill cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Spotted-gill cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus chrysopomus), first described by Bleeker, 1854 is a small fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 2 to 25 metres. 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Apogonidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Adults with orange spots on cheek . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted-gill cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 25 m . Tropical West Pacific: ranges from the Indo-Malay Archipelago to New Guinea and Solomon Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spotgill Cardinalfish · Spotted-gill Cardinalfish |
| 🌍CES | parmovec pestrohlavý |
| 🇫🇷French | Apogon aux branchies tachetées |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce cardinale branchia maculata |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cardeal-madrepérola |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Spotted-gill cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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