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Northern Grunter

Hephaestus transmontanus (Mees & Kailola 1977)

Life Cycle

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Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205).
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Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 10 - 11
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Biology

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Common in rainforest creeks flowing through hilly or mountainous terrain. Occur at altitude of 120-1500 m. Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205).
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