Map Blaasop

Body covered with prickles (Ref. 559). Body beautifully colored; black area around anus, black reticulations below pectoral fins (Ref. 4919).Description: Characterized further by extensive black blotch on belly; head and body covered with small spinules except around mouth, base of fins and caudal peduncle; short snout, length about 7.0 in SL; short and rounded caudal fin, length 4.2-5.1 in SL (Ref. 90102).

Philometra Infestation 2. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

Oviparous (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 10 - 11

Feeds on plants and benthic invertebrates (Ref. 1602).

Occur in clear lagoon and sheltered seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Solitary (Ref. 90102). Adults usually along deep drop-offs (Ref. 48637). Usually close to shelter. Occur singly (Ref. 9710). Feed on algae, sponges, and benthic invertebrates.

fisheries: minor commercial; price category: very high; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family