Often recorded singly, in pairs and in small groups.
Morphologically similar to Rifle cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus kiensis). The Rifle cardinalfish has been recorded in Hong Kong’s trawling grounds but is less likely to be encountered by divers.
Description
Pale brown dorsally and whitish ventrally.
Two dark strips begin from snout. The upper stripe ends at around the base of tail, and the lower stripe continues through the middle of the caudal fin.
Common Name: Broadbanded cardinalfish, Twostripe cardinalfish
