Redspot Cardinalfish

Ostorhinchus parvulus

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Ostorhinchus parvulus is a species of saltwater fish in the Apogonidae family of order Perciformes that lives in Eastern Asia found along rocky reefs around bays.

Description

The coloration on this fish's body lustrous and pretty. O. parvulus is semi-transparent with a distinctive large red peduncular spot when an adult. Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8.

Distribution

Western Pacific.

Habitat

Found in schools around rocky reefs in bays, in current-prone areas. These fish are very social and good fish to have in your aquarium, fish tank, etc. These fish go together well in five or more.

Information and Care

• Care: Easy,Beginner
• Aggressiveness: Non-Aggressive
• Diet: Flake Food, Frozen Food, Live Food
• Habitat: Reef
• Light Level: Minimal
• Common Names: 小天竺鯛, 小天竺鲷, Dangat, Kultit, Neon-tenjikudai, Red-spot cardinalfish, Rødplettet kardinalfisk
• Adult Size: 1.5 in
• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallon
• Reef Compatible: Yes
• Size Class: 0

Colors

transparent

yellow

red

Social Behaviour

Group

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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Similar Species

Banda Cardinalfish Banggai Cardinalfish Blackstriped Cardinalfish Blue-eye Cardinalfish Duskytail Cardinalfish Fiveline Cardinalfish

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redspot Cardinalfish dangerous?

Redspot Cardinalfish is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.

Where can you find Redspot Cardinalfish?

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How deep does Redspot Cardinalfish live?

Redspot Cardinalfish can be found at depths of up to 12 meters.