Ostorhinchus capricornis
| Scientific name | Ostorhinchus capricornis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Allen & Randall |
| IUCN category | NE |
| Family | Apogonidae |
| Genus | Ostorhinchus |
Introduction
Ostorhinchus capricornis is a little salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size4 cm
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Maximum size5.8 cm
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Patternrayure horizontale
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Average size4 cm
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Maximum size5.8 cm
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Patternrayure horizontale
How to recognize Ostorhinchus capricornis ?
Ostorhinchus capricornis measures between 4 and 5.8 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly bleu and orange body. The also has bleu rayure horizontale.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Ostorhinchus capricornis is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous . Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.
Although Ostorhinchus capricornis is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare incubateur buccal
Ostorhinchus capricornis is a fish ovipare incubateur buccal.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 28 °C
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Depth2 - 15 m
Biotope presentation
Ostorhinchus capricornis is most often found at a depth between 2m and 15m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Tags
Species of the same family
Same genus
spotted-gill cardinalfish
Apogonidae
Species of the same biotope
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