Diagnostic Description
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Lower surface of the discus dark brown, darker in upper surface. Without definite markings, outer edges of pectoral and pelvic fins shading to darker (Ref. 6902).
- Recorder
- Arlene G. Sampang-Reyes
Life Cycle
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Oviparous (Ref. 3167). Paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk (Ref. 50449).
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Biology
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Found on deeper continental slopes and probably abyssal plains, mainly deeper than 1,400 m (Ref. 3167). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205).
- Recorder
- Crispina B. Binohlan