Ostorhinchus maculiferus (Garrett, 1864) Spotted cardinalfish |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae | |||
Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 119 m, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: restricted to the Hawaiian Islands. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Nocturnal, under ledges or in caves by day (Ref. 9710). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |