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): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 13 - 14
Trophic Strategy
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Found at the upper edges of steep outer reef slopes. Occurs singly or in small groups. Feeds on zooplankton and algae.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Adults are found at the upper edges of steep outer reef slopes. They occur singly or in small groups. Feed on zooplankton and algae (Ref. 7247). 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).
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli