Diagnostic Description
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Body brownish, 2 double or tripe ocelli above and below lateral line and 1 on posterior third of straight section of lateral line. Many dark spots and rings scattered on body and median fins. Pectoral fin on ocular side with 12-13 rays. Pelvic fins short based, subequal and sub symmetrical in position, posterior 3-4 rays branched.
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Life Cycle
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Distinct pairing (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 67 - 72; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 51 - 55
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits muddy and sandy bottoms (Ref. 9774). Feeds on small benthic animals.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Inhabits muddy and sandy bottoms (Ref. 9774). Feeds on small benthic animals (Ref. 9774). Caught mainly with bottom prawn trawls (Ref. 9774).
