The Norfolk cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus norfolcensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Apogonidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The Norfolk cardinalfish is a cardinalfish (Apogonidae) from the southwest Pacific. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a stocky body with large eyes and two separate dorsal fins. The red-brown body bears a few dark stripes. As a nocturnal reef fish it shelters by day in crevices and under overhanging coral and hunts small zooplankton at night. The male broods the eggs in his mouth. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Norfolk cardinalfish?
The Norfolk cardinalfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Norfolk cardinalfish live?
The Norfolk cardinalfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Norfolk cardinalfish get?
The Norfolk cardinalfish grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Norfolk cardinalfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Norfolk cardinalfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Ostorhinchus
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