Diagnostic Description
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Four preopercular spines, the uppermost curved upward (Ref. 559). Supraocular cirrus simple (Ref. 559). Pelvic fin united with belly by means of a wide dermal fold (Ref. 559).
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 10 - 12
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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Common in the littoral zone at depths up to 30 m (Ref. 26949).
- Recorder
- Grace Tolentino Pablico
Biology
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Common in the littoral zone at depths up to 30 m. Probably spawns in the littoral zone and its larvae and fry are transported to river estuaries in tides (Ref. 26949).
