Fishing for Cook's cardinalfish

Ostorhinchus cookii

Cook's cardinalfish is a small, nocturnal fish typically found in coral reefs. It features a slender body with a silver sheen and faint vertical stripes. Reaching up to 3 inches in length and weighing around 0.1 pounds, it feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. Known for its schooling behavior, it shelters in crevices during the day. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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