Ostorhinchus rubrimacula
| Scientific name | Ostorhinchus rubrimacula |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Randall & Kulbicki |
| Year of description | 1998 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Apogonidae |
| Genus | Ostorhinchus |
Introduction
Ostorhinchus rubrimacula is a little salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size3.5 cm
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Maximum size4.5 cm
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Patternhorizontal stripes
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Average size3.5 cm
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Maximum size4.5 cm
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Patternhorizontal stripes
How to recognize Ostorhinchus rubrimacula ?
Ostorhinchus rubrimacula measures between 3.5 and 4.5 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly bleu, orange and rose body. The also has orange horizontal stripes.
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 rubrimacula 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 rubrimacula is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare incubateur buccal paternel
Ostorhinchus rubrimacula is a fish ovipare incubateur buccal paternel.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 33 m
Biotope presentation
Ostorhinchus rubrimacula is most often found at a depth between 0m and 33m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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