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Diagnostic Description

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This species is characterized by the following: D 8-10 (often 9), A 8-10; pectoral rays 16-18; body depth at dorsal to anal fin origin 2.2-2.5 in SL; head length 2.3-2.6 in SL; snout length 1.2-1.5 in HL; caudal peduncle depth 1.7-2.2 in HL; slightly rounded caudal fin; body brown with numerous white spots on snout, side of body and caudal fin; bluish-white lines mainly around eye region and on upper back, prominent white-edged black spot below dorsal-fin base and abruptly white belly (Ref. 90102).
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Recorder
Estelita Emily Capuli
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Life Cycle

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Oviparous (Ref. 205).
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Morphology

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Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Analsoft rays: 8 - 10
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Biology

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May be solitary or in pairs (Ref. 90102).
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