Diagnostic Description
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Dark red-brown with scattered white spots (Ref. 6576).
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Life Cycle
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Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Distinct pairing with embrace (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 0
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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Found on the outer continental shelf and uppermost slopes. Feeds on crabs.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Found on the outer continental shelf and uppermost slopes (Ref. 247, 43278). Benthic (Ref. 43278). Feeds on crabs (Ref. 5578, 43278). Oviparous (Ref. 50449).
- Recorder
- Kent E. Carpenter
Importance
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fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: public aquariums
- Recorder
- Kent E. Carpenter
