Diagnostic Description
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A black spot on the pectoral fin base.
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): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 10 - 11
Trophic Strategy
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Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Inhabits coral or rocky reefs (Ref. 7247). Diurnal species (Ref. 52881).
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Adults inhabit coral or rocky reefs (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). Diurnal species (Ref. 52881).