Slenderline cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Slenderline cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus leptofasciatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apogonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 20 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; Vertebrae: 24. Predorsal scales 3-4; preopercular margin minutely serrate; preopercular ridge mainly smooth except a few weak crenations on lower portion; body depth 3.0-3.2 in SL; overall color light coppery brown with gold suffusion on opercle and middle of side, pair of thin brown stripes on upper half of body, and black spot at base of caudal fin .: short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slenderline cardinalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 20 m . Tropical known from the type locality, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, Indonesia and Great Barrier Reef, Australia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Slenderline Cardinalfish |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon leptofasciatus | Allen | 2001 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Slenderline cardinalfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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