Fishing for Blackbelt cardinalfish

Ostorhinchus nigrocincta

The Blackbelt cardinalfish is a small, vibrant reef fish characterized by its striking black bands across a silver body. Typically reaching up to 3 inches in length and weighing around 0.1 pounds, it inhabits shallow coral reefs. This nocturnal species feeds on plankton and small invertebrates, often forming schools for protection and social interaction. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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