Golden fish with silver stripes running lengthwise down its body and clear fins.

Yellowstriped cardinalfish

Ostorhinchus cyanosoma
Where at Shedd?
Wild Reef
Diet Tiny crustaceans
Size Common length: Up to 2.4 inches (6 cm)
Type Fishes
Range Lagoons and reefs under ledges and in holes in the Indian and West-Central Pacific Oceans
Habitat Sheltered, clear water lagoon and seaward reefs in groups under ledges, in holes, or even among long spines of sea urchins

Did you know?

  1. Cardinalfish sport huge red eyes, making it easy to see in the shadowy waters.
  2. Nocturnal fish usually have larger eyes to improve their ability to see at lower light levels.
  3. Being nocturnal most cardinalfish hide during the day under ledges or in reef caves and holes.