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Life Cycle

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Distinct pairing (Ref. 205). Monogamous mating is observed as obligate, genetic and social (Ref. 52884).
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Susan M. Luna
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Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 23; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 16 - 18
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Rodolfo B. Reyes
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Trophic Strategy

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Found almost exclusively on exposed seaward reefs. Feeds mainly on polyps of Pocillopora (Ref. 1602).
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Pascualita Sa-a
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Biology

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Found almost exclusively on exposed seaward reefs (Ref. 205). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feed mainly on polyps of Pocillopora. Solitary or in pairs. Oviparous (Ref. 205), monogamous (Ref. 52884). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).
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Estelita Emily Capuli
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Importance

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aquarium: commercial
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Estelita Emily Capuli
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