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Anklet Cardinalfish

Ostorhinchus pselion (Randall, Fraser & Lachner, 1990)

syn. Apogon pselion

4 cm10-43 m

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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.