Fish Database - Species Details

Ring-tailed Cardinalfish

Ostorhinchus aureus

Ring-tailed Cardinalfish

Description

Also known as the "Golden Cardinalfish", this fish is more golden in colour than other cardinals

Length

14.5cm

Distribution

Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Arabian Sea

Habitat

Coral heads in shallow water

Behaviour

Not shy. Active by day

Food Preference

Zooplankton

Depth


Min3m
Max25m

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