Life Cycle
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Biparental mouthbrooders (Ref. 240, 58875). Spawning may occur throughout the year (Ref. 39366). Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning (Ref. 205). This is the only species in the genus Apogon with mouthbrooding done by males and females (Ref. 85456).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 9
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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This fish is a planktivore (Ref. 126840).
- Recorder
- Patricia Sorongon-Yap
Biology
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Adults prefer exposed deep reefs and rocky outcroppings (Ref. 7251). Eggs are incubated orally by both parents (Ref. 240). This is the only species in the genus Apogon with mouthbrooding done by males and females (Ref. 85456).
