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): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 12 - 13
Trophic Strategy
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Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Inhabits rocky reefs, occurring in small to large aggregations (Ref. 7247).
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Adults inhabit rocky reefs, occurring in small to large aggregations (Ref. 7247). 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).
Importance
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aquarium: commercial