Life Cycle
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Oviparous, distinct pairing (Ref. 205). Males guard eggs in burrows (Ref. 5981).
Trophic Strategy
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Feeds on benthic invertebrates and algae (Ref. 5981).
Biology
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Found in very shallow, rocky, littoral zone, exposed to sunlight and surf; on horizontal, algae-covered terraces. Feed on benthic invertebrates and algae (Ref. 5981). Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114). Males guard eggs in burrows (Ref. 5981). Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114).
