Diagnostic Description
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Caudal fin small; pelvic fins free of membranes (Ref. 6885). Body and head black; luminous organs attached to head reputed to be colored; barbel bulb pink; subocular red; postocular green (Ref. 6885).
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Life Cycle
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Oviparous (Ref. 35921).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 25; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 25 - 29; Vertebrae: 54 - 58
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Biology
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Feed on crustaceans (Ref. 4525). Probably spawn in spring (Ref. 35921). Apparently, undergo diurnal migration (Ref. 35921). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 35921).
