Golden Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus aureus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Ostorhinchus aureus
- Common name
- Golden Cardinalfish
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Genus
- Ostorhinchus
- Size
- 10–18 cm
- Depth
- 8–60 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef, rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, nocturnal
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Ostorhinchus aureus reaches 18 cm. Cardinal (Apogonidae) East Pacific. Uniform golden-orange body, red eyes. Nocturnal, deep rocky cliffs. Ichthyophage. 8-60 m. Little threatened = LC. Rare to observe, eastern endemic regional.
Photo of Golden Cardinalfish
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Golden Cardinalfish?
- Golden Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus aureus) reaches 10–18 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Golden Cardinalfish?
- Golden Cardinalfish is found between 8–60 m deep.
- Is the Golden Cardinalfish dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Golden Cardinalfish?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Golden Cardinalfish?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Ostorhinchus
- Ostorhinchus cyanosoma - Yellowstriped cardinalfish
- Ostorhinchus compressus - Ochre-striped cardinalfish
Other species in the family Apogonidae
- Apogon imberbis - Cardinal fish
- Pterapogon kauderni - Banggai cardinalfish
- Sphaeramia nematoptera - Pajama cardinalfish
- Apogon kiensis - Rifle cardinalfish
- Zoramia leptacantha - Threadfin cardinalfish
- Apogonichthyoides melas - Black cardinalfish
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 712648)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 7193028)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia