Life Cycle
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Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 12 - 13
Biology
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Adults inhabit steep outer reef slopes. Feed on zooplankton above the bottom (Ref. 10375). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
Distribution
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Known only from the Gulf of Aqaba ; Closely related to C. axillaris (Bennett)
Randall, J. E. (1992). Red Sea Reef Fishes. Immel Publishing.
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