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Life Cycle

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Male grasps pectoral fin of female then mounts on rear margin of female's dorsum during copulation. Copulation reported to last up to 14 minutes.
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Recorder
Cristina V. Garilao
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Trophic Strategy

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Inhabits sandy areas in coastal waters. A carnivore (Ref. 9137).
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Drina Sta. Iglesia
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Biology

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Found on sand and rock bottoms (Ref. 12951, 11230). Ovoviviparous, with up to 4 in a litter (Ref. 12951).
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