Ostorhinchus microspilos (Allen & Randall, 2002)
Microspot cardinalfish
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 25 m
Distribution:  Indian Ocean: Lombok, Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by overall pale orange body color; middle of caudal fin base with small dark spot; pair of silvery stripe through eye; greatest depth of body 2.5-2.6 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Solitary. Found in coral reefs in 20-25 m (Ref 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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