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The Gobbleguts (Ostorhinchus rueppellii) is a brackish-water fish of the family Apogonidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
Rueppell's cardinalfish is a small reef fish of the family Apogonidae from the Indo-West Pacific. The species reaches about 12 cm and has a silvery body with fine lateral lines and two separate dorsal fins. It inhabits inshore reefs and estuaries and occurs in groups in weedy, sandy areas. The species is active at night and feeds on zooplankton and small invertebrates. By day it shelters among water plants. Like other cardinalfishes the male broods the eggs in its mouth, a form of remarkable parental care.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Gobbleguts?
The Gobbleguts has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Nocturnal; the male is a mouthbrooder; lives in vegetated coastal waters.
Where does the Gobbleguts live?
The Gobbleguts lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific, on coastal reefs and in estuaries.
How big does the Gobbleguts get?
The Gobbleguts grows to a maximum of about 12 cm. On average the species is around 8 cm.
Is the Gobbleguts dangerous to humans?
No, the Gobbleguts is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Gobbleguts edible?
The Gobbleguts is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Ostorhinchus
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