Diagnostic Description
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Body stout. Head round on dorsal profile. Dorsal fin separated by a space less than eye diameter. anal fin without a distinct spine. Young fish with striking white blotches on body. Color changes to dark gray.
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 16; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 10 - 12
Trophic Strategy
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Adults inhabit deep rocky bottoms offshore (Ref. 6885). Juveniles associated with drifting seaweed (Ref. 12114, 12115).
- Recorder
- Grace Tolentino Pablico
Biology
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Adults inhabit deep rocky bottoms offshore (Ref. 6885). Juveniles associated with drifting seaweed (Ref. 12114, 12115).
Importance
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fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums
