Latin name
Ostorhinchus pallidofasciatus
Other name
Ostorhinchus pallidofasciatus
Identification
They are small, agile fish with a characteristically large and thick body, skin covered with large scales, and fairly large eyes.
Features of fish fins
This species has two detached dorsal fins.
Fish colouring
They are bright yellow-green with distinctive stripes.
Distribution
Widespread in the eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to Australia.
Habitat
Tropical marine reef species. Habitat depth range 3-4 m.
Size
The maximum length of males of this species is 7.0 cm.
Behavior
Pale stripe cardinalfish are nocturnal and are found offshore.
Food and feeding habits
These fish feed on zooplankton.
Reproduction
Various mating behaviors have been observed during courtship and spawning.
Fishing
This species is not commercially important.
Relationship with a person
Harmless.
| Classification | |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Squad | Perciformes |
| Family | Apogonidae |
| Genus | Ostorhinchus |
| Species | O.pallidofasciatus |
| Features | |
| Conservation status | Not Evaluated |
| Habitat | Pelagic |
| Life span, years | No information |
| Maximum body weight, kg | No information |
| Maximum length, cm | 7 |
| Sailing speed, m/s | No information |
| Threat to people | Edible |
| Way of eating | Planktonophage |
Palestriped cardinalfish
Tags: palestriped cardinalfish