Record (Lizard Island Field Guide)

Record details

Frostfin Cardinalfish (species: Ostorhinchus hoevenii)
Observed by Anne Hoggett
Sun, 5 Jan 2020 16:00:00

Location details

  • Lizard Island, Queensland

  • Off Chinaman's Ridge

  • Marine specimens found at a depth between 10 m and 12 metres.

Details about the specimens

  • 20 specimens. (accurate to within 5)
  • specimens alive when found.
  • specimens alive at end of the observation process.
  • specimens left in natural environment.
  • The record does not indicate whether reproduction was occurring.

A few groups of 4-6 fish seen hovering around algae on an 80 minute dive.

Supporting photos