Diagnostic Description
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Readily identified by the long snout when adult and distinguished from sibling by color or geography (Ref. 48636).
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Life Cycle
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Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 11
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Also in rocky reefs (Ref. 30573). Feeds on small invertebrates.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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A solitary species (Ref. 90102) that inhabits coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710, 48636). Also in rocky reefs (Ref. 30573). Feeds on small invertebrates (Ref. 5374).
Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial; price category: very high; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family
