Diagnostic Description
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Anus set behind tips of pelvic fins. Lower jaw highly elevated posteriorly. Attains 15 cm SL.
Life Cycle
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Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 11; Analspines: 1; Analsoft rays: 10 - 13
Trophic Strategy
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Forms schools near the surface of inshore waters. Feeds on zooplankton.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Forms schools near the surface of inshore waters. Feeds on zooplankton.
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
