Diagnostic Description
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Large melanophores that form star-shaped spots, usually 1 per scale below lateral line (Ref. 26938).
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Life Cycle
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Mouthbrooders (Ref. 240, 58878). Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 8
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Biology
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Found on coral, gravel, or shell bottoms (Ref. 9626). Found near open basket stars at night (Ref. 9710).
