Ostorhinchus flagelliferus Smith, 1961
Coachwhip cardinal
Ostorhinchus flagelliferus
photo by Polack, D.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  13 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine,
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique and Sodwana Bay, South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Pinkish red in color, becoming stronger on head and anterior spines of dorsal, anal and pelvic fins; red spots along lateral line; edge of scales darker red; alternating red and silvery reflecting vertical bars may be found under lateral line; caudal spot small; dark stripe from tip of snout to eye (Ref. 4329).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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