Diagnostic Description
(
englanti
)
tarjonnut Fishbase
Description: Body color is bright yellow to orange-yellow with a big black blotch on the upper posterior portion of the trunk and a vertical black bar running through the eye (Ref. 4855). Snout length 2.9-3.3 in HL. Body depth 1.4-1.6 in SL (Ref. 90102).
- lisenssi
- cc-by-nc
- tekijänoikeus
- FishBase
Life Cycle
(
englanti
)
tarjonnut Fishbase
Distinct pairing (Ref. 205). Monogamous mating is observed as both obligate and social (Ref. 52884).
- lisenssi
- cc-by-nc
- tekijänoikeus
- FishBase
Morphology
(
englanti
)
tarjonnut Fishbase
Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 15 - 16
- lisenssi
- cc-by-nc
- tekijänoikeus
- FishBase
Trophic Strategy
(
englanti
)
tarjonnut Fishbase
Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Usually solitary and relatively uncommon. Feeds on coral polyps and invertebrates (Ref. 9710). A shy fish which always retreats to shelter when approached.
- lisenssi
- cc-by-nc
- tekijänoikeus
- FishBase
Biology
(
englanti
)
tarjonnut Fishbase
In coastal reef slopes rich with hydroids and anemones. Small juveniles secretive in coral thickets (Ref. 48636). Usually solitary and relatively uncommon. Feed on coral polyps and invertebrates (Ref. 9710). Oviparous (Ref. 205), monogamous (Ref. 52884). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).
- lisenssi
- cc-by-nc
- tekijänoikeus
- FishBase
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli
Importance
(
englanti
)
tarjonnut Fishbase
fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial; price category: unknown; price reliability:
- lisenssi
- cc-by-nc
- tekijänoikeus
- FishBase
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli
