Diagnostic Description
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Description: Exhibits geographic color variations (Ref. 7247). Generally overall blue, scales with dark elongated streaks. Philippines variant has relatively thicker markings. Body depth 1.9-2.1 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Life Cycle
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Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 10 - 11
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits coral-rich areas of sheltered lagoon and inshore coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Diurnal species (Ref. 113699).
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Adults inhabit coral-rich areas of sheltered lagoon and inshore coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Seen with similar yellow-tailed species, often on the same coral patches. Mostly found in aggregations on coastal reef slopes with low Acropora patches on sand to 30 m (Ref. 48636). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). Diurnal species (Ref. 113699).
