Trophic Strategy
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Feeds mainly on algae but also ingests benthic invertebrates (Ref. 3921).
Biology
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Benthopelagic over coral and rock (Ref. 58302). Feeds mainly on algae and detritus, but also takes tunicates, corals, sponges and other benthic animals (Ref. 3921). Young spotted (Ref. 1623).
Description
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Feeds mainly on algae and detritus, but also takes tunicates, corals, sponges and other benthic animals.
Smith, J.L.B. & Smith, M.M. (1963). The fishes of Seychelles. Department of Ichthyology, Rhodes University. Grahamstown.
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