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Ostorhinchus ishigakiensis (Ida & Moyer, 1974) |
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photo by
Suzuki, T. |
| Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Japan and the Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Body yellowish-brown with small indistinct milky spots, the coloration varying with habitat. | |||
| Biology: | Found among Zostera colonies. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||