Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits rocky litoral zones. Feeds on algae that grows on rocks by scraping it off with its specialized teeth.
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- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Inhabit rocky littoral zones. Feed on algae that grows on rocks by scraping it off with its specialized teeth. Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). Probably caught incidentally with other mullets. May be found in Panama markets.
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; price category: medium; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family
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- Cristina V. Garilao