Diagnostic Description
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Black with white crossbars, fading to grey with 4 white bars; lips, skin around mouth and pectorals pink in color (Ref. 2799).
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Life Cycle
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Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 20; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 7
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Biology
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Found on coral reefs (Ref. 9710) as well as in littoral pools (Ref. 5213). Solitary species (Ref. 2799).
Importance
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fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Description
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Found at a depth of about 80 m as well as in littoral pools (Ref. 5213). Solitary species (Ref. 2799).
Froese, R. & D. Pauly (Editors). (2023). FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. version (02/2023).
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