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Diagnostic Description

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Variable from pale yellow to red (Ref. 48635).Description: Characterized by having two color variations: light grey with yellow median fins and yellow hue on lower head and pectoral fin base, or red overall color; dorsal and anal fins with fine blue margin; pelvic fins white; eye surrounded by distinctive dark ring; single lateral-line scale; greatest depth of body 3.5-4.0 in SL (Ref. 90102).
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Recorder
Cristina V. Garilao
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Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 26; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Analsoft rays: 14 - 16
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Cristina V. Garilao
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Trophic Strategy

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Found in reef crests and lagoons (Ref. 48635); also near coral heads (Ref. 1602).
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Grace Tolentino Pablico
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Biology

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Found in reef crests and lagoons (Ref. 48635); also near coral heads (Ref. 1602). Cryptic (Ref 90102).
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Estelita Emily Capuli
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Importance

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aquarium: commercial
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Estelita Emily Capuli
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