Diagnostic Description
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Caudal fin rounded or truncate to slightly emarginate (Ref. 50540).Description: Characterized by having two color varieties: pale yellow with pinkish head and base of dorsal and anal fins with blue flecks or overall brown with pink to reddish head; single lateral-line scale; greatest depth of body 21.3-28.2 % of SL (Ref. 90102).
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27 - 29; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 16 - 18
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Biology
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Found in rock and coral reef habitats, including surge channels, reef slopes and drop-offs (Ref. 50540). Cryptic and seldom seen (Ref 90102).
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- Cristina V. Garilao