The Griffin's cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus griffini) is a saltwater fish of the family Apogonidae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
Griffin's cardinalfish is a cardinalfish (Apogonidae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 14 cm and has a stocky, reddish to brown body with large eyes and two separate dorsal fins. As a nocturnal reef fish it shelters by day in crevices and under overhanging coral and hunts small zooplankton and bottom life at night. The male broods the eggs in his mouth. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Griffin's cardinalfish?
The Griffin's cardinalfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Griffin's cardinalfish live?
The Griffin's cardinalfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Griffin's cardinalfish get?
The Griffin's cardinalfish grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Griffin's cardinalfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Griffin's cardinalfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Ostorhinchus
More from the family Apogonidae
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