Life Cycle
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Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 10 - 11
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits caves, ledges, and thickets of black coral on steep slopes (Ref. 7247).
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Adults inhabit caves, ledges, and thickets of black coral on steep slopes (Ref. 7247). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).