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Microspot Cardinalfish

Ostorhinchus microspilos (Allen & Randall 2002)

Diagnostic Description

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Description: Characterized by overall pale orange body color; middle of caudal fin base with small dark spot; pair of silvery stripe through eye; greatest depth of body 2.5-2.6 in SL (Ref. 90102).
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Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 8
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Biology

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Solitary. Found in coral reefs in 20-25 m (Ref 90102).
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