Diagnostic Description
(
Anglèis
)
fornì da Fishbase
Body short and robust; caudal peduncle not depressed. Upper parts of head and body encased in longitudinal rows of scutes; lower surface of head and abdomen naked.
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli
Diseases and Parasites
(
Anglèis
)
fornì da Fishbase
White spot Disease. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
Diseases and Parasites
(
Anglèis
)
fornì da Fishbase
Velvet Disease. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
Diseases and Parasites
(
Anglèis
)
fornì da Fishbase
Skin Flukes. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
Life Cycle
(
Anglèis
)
fornì da Fishbase
Deposits eggs on smooth rocks. Eggs are guarded by one or both parents. May deposit eggs in depressions (Ref. 2060).
Morphology
(
Anglèis
)
fornì da Fishbase
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Analspines: 1; Analsoft rays: 3 - 5
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli
Trophic Strategy
(
Anglèis
)
fornì da Fishbase
Feeds on algae and small crustaceans.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
(
Anglèis
)
fornì da Fishbase
Feeds on algae and small crustaceans. Is cultured in ponds in Singapore and Hong Kong for the aquarium trade, where it is very popular (Ref. 2060).
Importance
(
Anglèis
)
fornì da Fishbase
fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquarium: highly commercial
