Diagnostic Description
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Pelvic fin small.
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Diseases and Parasites
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Pseudohurleytrema Infestation 1. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 18
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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Found in shallow coastal waters, usually over hard or sandy bottoms. Juveniles may be encountered in estuarine areas (Ref. 9626) and off sandy beaches (Ref. 5217). Feeds on small crabs, shrimps, fishes, and worms and other benthic crustaceans (Ref. 26338).
Biology
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Adults are found in shallow coastal waters, usually over hard or sandy bottoms. Juveniles may be encountered in estuarine areas (Ref. 9626) and off sandy beaches (Ref. 5217). Found in schools, but may be encountered in small groups or in pairs (Ref. 26235). Adults feed on small crabs, shrimps, fishes, and worms. Flesh has excellent flavor (Ref. 5521). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9710).
Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums; price category: medium; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family
