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). Also Ref. 7471.
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 13 - 14
Trophic Strategy
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Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Diurnal species (Ref. 113699).
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Adults inhabit the lagoon and 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). Associated with the anemone Entacmaea quadricolor (Ref. 5911).
Importance
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aquarium: commercial