Palestriped cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus pallidofasciatus)

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.