Diagnostic Description
(
anglais
)
fourni par Fishbase
Adults develop a convexly rounded prominent snout and unusually tall dorsal and anal fins. Side of body with vertical blue lines which break up into small blue spots dorsally and ventrally. A broad blue band extending from eye to front of rostral protuberance (Ref 9808).Description: Characterized further by dark grey body color; blue lips; can quickly switch on electric-blue markings; caudal peduncle with pair of bony plates,, each with large keel with forward projecting point; caudal fin with filamentous lobes; greatest depth of body 2.2 (subadults)-2.6 in SL (Ref. 90102).
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Diseases and Parasites
(
anglais
)
fourni par Fishbase
Lecithocladium Infestation 3. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
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Diseases and Parasites
(
anglais
)
fourni par Fishbase
Preptetos Infestation. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
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Diseases and Parasites
(
anglais
)
fourni par Fishbase
Cleptodiscus Infestation. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
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Diseases and Parasites
(
anglais
)
fourni par Fishbase
Prosorchiopsis Infestation. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
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Morphology
(
anglais
)
fourni par Fishbase
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 27; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 27 - 29
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
(
anglais
)
fourni par Fishbase
Occurs in deep lagoon and seaward reefs. Found forming loose schools along upper regions of deep drop-offs (Ref. 48637). Forms mid-water aggregations off steep slopes during the day to feed on zooplankton. Usually found alone or in pairs. Omnivorous. Has the ability to show or hide its blue markings (Ref. 9710). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 27115.
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- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
(
anglais
)
fourni par Fishbase
Occurs in deep lagoon and seaward reefs. Found forming loose schools along upper regions of deep drop-offs (Ref. 48637). Forms mid-water aggregations off steep slopes during the day to feed on zooplankton. Usually found alone or in pairs. Omnivorous. Has the ability to show or hide its blue markings (Ref. 9710). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 27115.
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- Estelita Emily Capuli
Importance
(
anglais
)
fourni par Fishbase
fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial; price category: medium; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family
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- Estelita Emily Capuli