Diagnostic Description
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Males are easily recognized by the bright orange patch. Females are similar to males but lack orange (Ref. 48636).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 9
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits channel and lagoon reef slopes, in coral-rich areas (Ref. 9710). Occurs singly (Ref. 9710). Also Ref. 58652.
- Recorder
- Grace Tolentino Pablico
Biology
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Inhabits channel and lagoon reef slopes, in coral-rich areas (Ref. 9710). Occurs singly (Ref. 9710).
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli
