Ostorhinchus aphanes Fraser, 2012
photo by Winterbottom, R.

Family:  Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae
Max. size:  4.46 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 73 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Palau, but expected to occur elsewhere in the region.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8; Vertebrae: 24-24. This species is distinguished by the following characters: fins pale with a single faint yellow stripe above the pored lateral line scales; one row of teeth in front of premaxilla to two rows on side then a single row; 1-2 rows of teeth on dentary, becoming larger on side in a single row; basicaudal spot with discrete melanophores (Ref. 91763).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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