Diagnostic Description
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Y-shaped mark on pectoral fin base (Ref. 559).
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Life Cycle
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Oviparous, distinct pairing (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 14 - 17
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits coral-rich areas of sheltered lagoon reefs.
- Recorder
- Grace Tolentino Pablico
Biology
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Adults occur solitary or in small groups on boulder habitats (Ref. 90102) sitting on rock and living coral (Ref. 9710) in shallow coastal reefs. Common species on coastal and inner reef crests with rich coral growth (Ref. 48636). Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114). Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114).
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli
