Diagnostic Description
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Distinguished by the following characteristics: Fins: Dl V - VI, D2 1/12 - 14 , A 1/11 - 13, P 18 - 21, V I/5+5/I, innermost rays (V 5) in most specimens shorter than V4, thus posterior margin of pelvic disc truncate to emarginate. Scales: LL 41 - 47, TR 10 - 13, predorsal 21 - 27, breast 7 - 11; Anterior nostril short, tubular with thin tentacle from dorsal rim (Ref. 86376)
Trophic Strategy
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Typically offshore species usually found on muddy sand but also on shell or small stones (Ref. 86377) and even on coral grounds (Ref. 86376).
Biology
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Found offshore on muddy sand and coarser deposits (Ref. 4696, 51024). Benthic (Ref. 51024).