Moong Fish Description and Characteristics
Moong fish (Hiligaynon/Ilonggo), the broad-banded cardinalfish, is a marine fish native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is a Lessepsian migrant to the eastern Mediterranean through the Suez Canal from the Red Sea. It has several vernacular names, including barred striped cardinalfish, four-banded soldier-fish, striped cardinalfish, two stripe cardinalfish, and Bungka in Tagalog.
The scientific name Ostorhinchus fasciatus comes from the Greek words "ostros," meaning "pointed," and "rhynchos," meaning "beak." The fish's scientific name refers to its pointed snout, while its other names refer to its striped appearance.
Moong Fish Characteristics
The broad-banded cardinalfish is a small fish, typically growing to about 7 cm long. It has a white to dusky pinkish body color with ...