Diagnostic Description
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Head rather narrow, not conspicuously wider than body (Ref. 26938).
- Recorder
- Grace Tolentino Pablico
Life Cycle
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Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Analsoft rays: 11 - 12
- Recorder
- Grace Tolentino Pablico
Trophic Strategy
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Feeds on zoobenthos and zooplankton (Ref. 26338).
Biology
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Found on coral reefs. Feeds on zooplankton. Caught with dip nets, with the help of artificial lights. Occurs in large schools in shallow waters (Ref. 26938)
Importance
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fisheries: of potential interest
