OSTORHINCHUS NORFOLCENSIS - (OGIBLY, 1888)
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Norfolk cardinalfish, Apogon de Norfolk, Norfolk-Kardinalbarsch,
Synonyme
Apogon norfolcensis (Ogibly, 1888)
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Description
The Norfolk Cardinalfish is dusky brown with a small black spot on the caudal peduncle. There is a thin blue line running from the snout, below the eye and curving abruptly downwards. Max length : 15.0 cm - commonly 10 cm. Depth range: 1 m - 5 m.
Etymology
Ostorhinchus: from Greek, osteon = bone + from Greek, rhynchos = beak. In reference to the bony jaws, very much advanced and jagged, which take the place of the teeth.
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands. Reported from New Caledonia.
Biology
Inhabits coral reef. Found inshore. Mouthbrooders. Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning.
Norfolk cardinalfish, Apogon de Norfolk, Norfolk-Kardinalbarsch,
Synonyme
Apogon norfolcensis (Ogibly, 1888)
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Description
The Norfolk Cardinalfish is dusky brown with a small black spot on the caudal peduncle. There is a thin blue line running from the snout, below the eye and curving abruptly downwards. Max length : 15.0 cm - commonly 10 cm. Depth range: 1 m - 5 m.
Etymology
Ostorhinchus: from Greek, osteon = bone + from Greek, rhynchos = beak. In reference to the bony jaws, very much advanced and jagged, which take the place of the teeth.
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands. Reported from New Caledonia.
Biology
Inhabits coral reef. Found inshore. Mouthbrooders. Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning.