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): 11 - 13; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 11
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits inshore coral reefs (Ref. 7247)
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Adults inhabit inshore coral reefs (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).
Description
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Forms aggregations which feed on zooplankton well above the coral reefs .
Randall, J. E. (1992). Red Sea Reef Fishes. Immel Publishing.
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- Lorna Depew [email]