Ostorhinchus parvulus
- Apogon parvulus
- Ostorhinchus parvula
Apogon parvulus
- Apogon parvulus
- Ostorhinchus parvula
| Family | Apogonidae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Ostorhinchus |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
Introduction
Ostorhinchus parvulus 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 cm
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Patternhorizontal stripes
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Average size3.5 cm
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Maximum size4 cm
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Patternhorizontal stripes
How to recognize This fish ?
Ostorhinchus parvulus measures between 3.5 and 4 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly rouge, bleu, argent and noir body. The also has noir horizontal stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingnocturnal
Ostorhinchus parvulus is a fish living in shoals naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark. Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare incubateur buccal paternel
Ostorhinchus parvulus 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.
Origin and distribution
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature28 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 12 m
Biotope presentation
Ostorhinchus parvulus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 12m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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