Diagnostic Description
(
Anglèis
)
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Description: Body yellow and large black blotch with blue circle on sides (Ref. 48636). Juveniles appear to be very similar in coloration to the adults except for the white outline of the black spot which disappears as the fish increases in size Ref. 4859). Snout length 2.9-3.1 in HL. Body depth 1.4-1.7 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Life Cycle
(
Anglèis
)
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Distinct pairing (Ref. 205).
Morphology
(
Anglèis
)
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Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 14 - 16
Trophic Strategy
(
Anglèis
)
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Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154).
Biology
(
Anglèis
)
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Occur in lagoon and seaward reefs in areas with rich coral growth (Ref. 1602). Juveniles may be found in shallow Acropora thickets (Ref. 1602). Adults occur in pairs (Ref. 1602, 48636). Omnivorous. Feed on coral polyps (Ref. 37816). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205). This species is extremely difficult to maintain in an aquarium and is very rarely imported.
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- Estelita Emily Capuli
Importance
(
Anglèis
)
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fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial; price category: unknown; price reliability:
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- Estelita Emily Capuli
