Life Cycle
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Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males protect the eggs deposited in nests (Ref. 6760).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 13 - 14
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits rocky inshore areas, often near sand; juveniles found in tide pools.
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- Grace Tolentino Pablico
Biology
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Adults inhabit rocky inshore areas, often near sand; juveniles found in tide pools. Food comprised mainly of algae with associated minute invertebrates (Ref. 6760). Males protect the eggs deposited in nests (Ref. 6760).
