Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 24; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 8
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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The largest species of the family (Ref. 5319). Primarily an offshore species that prefers rocky or muddy banks. Feeds during the day on small, bottom-dwelling invertebrates. Occasionally also on squid and small fish. Also caught by artisanal and game fisheries (Ref. 9492).
Biology
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The largest species of the family (Ref. 5319). Primarily an offshore species that prefers rocky or muddy banks. Feeds during the day on small, bottom-dwelling invertebrates. Occasionally also on squid and small fish. Also caught by artisanal and game fisheries (Ref. 9492).
Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes; price category: unknown; price reliability:
