Diagnostic Description
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Pale tan in color, whitish below; back crossed by a broad dark band at spiny dorsal and 2-3 smaller dark bands posteriorly; prominent black blotch on pelvic fins (Ref. 4315).
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 111; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 11
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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Feeds mainly on crabs, prawns, and also fish.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Inhabits coastal mud or sand channels and slopes (Ref. 48635). Feeds mainly on crabs, prawns, and also fish. Generally not used food (Ref. 2334).
