Ballonfish

Fins unspotted; adults with black spots on sides and belly, the spots associated with spine bases; no spines on caudal peduncle (Ref. 4423).Description: Characterized by greyish brown color on back, white below; spine usually yellow; three large diffuse, brown blotches on side; scattered, short to moderate, immovable spines on head and body, none wholly on caudal peduncle; short tube with two openings, nostril opening (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 10 - 12

Found in coastal waters in the vicinity of reefs. Nocturnal and solitary (Also Ref. 127989), usually found under ledges during the day. Juveniles pelagic . Feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates (Also Ref. 127989). Dwells in benthic rocky substrates (Ref. 127989).

Found in coastal waters in the vicinity of reefs (Ref. 9680). Lives in seagrass habitats and coastal slopes with sponges. Active during the night (Ref. 48637). Nocturnal and solitary (Ref. 9680), usually found under ledges during the day (Ref. 9710). Juveniles pelagic (Ref. 30573). Feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates (Ref. 9680). Not usually marketed (Ref. 9680).

fisheries: of no interest