Life Cycle
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Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 10 - 12
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits rocky reefs and sand-weed areas. Plankton-feeder (Ref. 55428).
- Recorder
- Grace Tolentino Pablico
Biology
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Adults inhabit rocky reefs and sand-weed areas (Ref. 7247). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; price category: unknown; price reliability: