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Broad-banded cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus kiensis) — Apogonidae

Broad-banded cardinalfish

Ostorhinchus kiensis
Family: Apogonidae
LC · Least Concern

The Broad-banded cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus kiensis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Apogonidae that grows up to 8 cm.

Length
8 cm
Water
Brackish
Depth
0.0–50.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Small groups
Activity
Nocturnal
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

The cardinalfish is a cardinalfish (Apogonidae) from the northwestern Pacific. The species is small and has a translucent, silvery body with narrow dark lengthwise lines and large eyes. It occurs mainly in shallow waters and tide pools near reefs. Nocturnally it hunts small zooplankton and small invertebrates. The male broods the eggs in his mouth. The species is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Broad-banded cardinalfish?

The Broad-banded cardinalfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.

Where does the Broad-banded cardinalfish live?

The Broad-banded cardinalfish lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Broad-banded cardinalfish get?

The Broad-banded cardinalfish grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.

Is the Broad-banded cardinalfish dangerous to humans?

No, the Broad-banded cardinalfish is harmless to humans.

Is the Broad-banded cardinalfish edible?

The Broad-banded cardinalfish is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Kii-kardinaalbaars sourced
English name
Broad-banded cardinalfish verified
Scientific name
Ostorhinchus kiensis
Family
Apogonidae
Other names
Cardinalfish; Rifle cardinal verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
8.0 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey inferred
Pattern
Horizontal stripes inferred
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thick / fleshy inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
Two separate inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Brackish sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
0.0 verified
Max depth (m)
50.0 verified
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Small groups inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Nocturnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Geen doelsoort voor de hengelsport; hooguit incidentele vangst of bruikbaar als aasvisje. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Ostorhinchus

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