Life Cycle
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Oviparous, distinct pairing (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 1517
Biology
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Depth range of 17 - 30 meters given by Peter Wirtz (pers. comm. 05/05). Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114). Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114).