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title: Anklet Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus pselion)
scientific_name: Ostorhinchus pselion
common_name: Anklet Cardinalfish
taxon: Cardinals

published: 2024-11-08T20:29:31.627Z
updated: 2025-11-25T13:58:09.000Z
tags: Anklet Cardinalfish, Ostorhinchus pselion, Cardinals, Red Sea, Marine Life, Diving
url: https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/cardinals/anklet-cardinalfish
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# Anklet Cardinalfish (*Ostorhinchus pselion*)

**Taxon:** Cardinals (*Apogonidae*)  


The Anklet Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus pselion) is a tropical marine species that primarily associates with reef environments. It inhabits depths ranging from 10 to 43 meters and can attain a maximum length of 4 centimeters. This species is notable for its reproductive behavior, being mouthbrooders and exhibiting distinct pairing during courtship and spawning.

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*Source: [Red Sea Creatures](https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/cardinals/anklet-cardinalfish)*
*Updated: November 25, 2025*