Diagnostic Description
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Males recognized by the grey-looking head when seen in natural light. Body with lined pattern until female stage. Males with orange spots along scale rows (Ref. 48636).
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- Grace Tolentino Pablico
Life Cycle
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Distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 13
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- Grace Tolentino Pablico
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits shallow lagoon and channel reefs, in coral-rich areas with sand patches to at least 15 m depth (Ref. 9710). Found in silty coastal reef slopes (Ref. 8631). Feeds on small benthic invertebrates.
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- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Found in coral-rich lagoon and inner channel reefs to at least 15 m depth (Ref. 34765); in mixed coral and algae habitats (Ref. 48636). May be found solitary or in pairs (Ref. 90102). Feeds on small benthic invertebrates.
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- Cristina V. Garilao