Banda Cardinalfish
Nectamia bandanensis
Manylined cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus multilineatus
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 25 m
- Found in
- 18 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whitebrownsilverbluepurple
- Pattern
- Horizontal markings
Ostorhinchus multilineatus is a species of cardinalfishes native to the Western Pacific Ocean.
Description
Characterized by whitish body color. Numerous thin lines on body and thick bands through eye and below. Sometimes a small black peduncular spot. Juvenile with fewer, wider brown stripes and pronounced black spot at middle of caudal fin base; greatest depth of body 2.9-3.2 in SL.
Distribution
Western Pacific.
Habitat and Biology
Found in deep and shallow lagoons with coral heads. Solitary or in small groups. Mouthbrooders. Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning.
Similar species
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Banggai Cardinalfish
Pterapogon kauderni
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Blackstriped Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus nigrofasciatus
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Blue-eye Cardinalfish
Ostorhinchus compressus
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Duskytail Cardinalfish
Taeniamia macroptera
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Fiveline Cardinalfish
Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus
Questions
Is Manylined cardinalfish dangerous?
Manylined cardinalfish has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Manylined cardinalfish?
How deep does Manylined cardinalfish live?
Manylined cardinalfish can be found at depths of up to 25 meters.
