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Diagnostic Description

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Distinct diagonal stripes on sides of body (Ref. 42103).
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Recorder
Cristina V. Garilao
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Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 6 - 7
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Trophic Strategy

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Inhabits the rocky intertidal zone. May remain out of water under rocks or seaweeds. Feeds on zooplankton, algae, and small benthic invertebrates.
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Drina Sta. Iglesia
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Biology

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Inhabits the rocky intertidal zone (Ref. 11482). May remain out of water under rocks or seaweeds (Ref. 31184). Feeds on barnacles, limpets and small crustaceans (Ref. 37955). Breathes air when out of water (Ref. 31184). Resistant to extreme temperatures (Ref. 37955).
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Cristina V. Garilao
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