Ostorhinchus parvulus

Ostorhinchus parvulus, also known as the redspot cardinalfish, is a marine fish in the family Apogonidae.

Ostorhinchus parvulus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Gobiiformes
Family:	Apogonidae
Genus:	Ostorhinchus
Species:	O. parvulus
Binomial name
Ostorhinchus parvulus (H. M. Smith & Radcliffe, 1912)
Synonyms
Amia parvula Smith & Radcliffe, 1912 Apogon parvulus (Smith & Radcliffe, 1912)

Description

Redspot cardinalfish are semi-transparent with a large pink caudal spot.^[1] They reach a maximum size of 4.0 centimeters (1.6 in).^[1]

Distribution and habitat

The redspot cardinalfish can be found in groups around current-prone rocky reefs, up to a depth of 12 meters (39 ft).^[1]

Reproduction

Redspot cardinalfish are mouthbreeders that form distinct spawning pairs.^[1]