Diagnostic Description
(
Anglèis
)
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Characterized by having dorsal fin rays VII-I, 9; anal fin rays II,8; pectoral fin rays 14; pelvic fin rays I, 5; pored lateral line scales 24; predorsal scales 3-4; circumpeduncular scales 12 (Ref. 93839); Whitish with 5-6 black stripes (Ref. 2334). Secondary dark line extends backwards as far as the first dorsal fin, in large specimens (Ref. 37816). Absence of dark spot on caudal fin base; greatest depth of body 2.7-3.0 in SL (Ref.90102).
Life Cycle
(
Anglèis
)
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Mouthbrooders (Ref. 240). Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning (Ref. 205).
Morphology
(
Anglèis
)
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Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 8
Trophic Strategy
(
Anglèis
)
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Nocturnal species which occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Exhibits the black gut phenomenon. In nocturnal predators, it appears to serve to conceal bioluminiscent prey in the stomach cavity (Ref. 46685).
Biology
(
Anglèis
)
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Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300). Found in holes or ledges of outer reef flats in areas exposed to surge (Ref. 1602), to depths of about 10 m (Ref. 48635). Nocturnal (Ref. 7300).
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- Estelita Emily Capuli
Importance
(
Anglèis
)
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aquarium: commercial
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- Estelita Emily Capuli