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Common in coral reefs, usually solitary, occasionally in pairs. Juveniles are part-time cleaners. Feed mainly on sponges, but also takes tunicates, algae, zoantharians, gorgonians, hydroids, bryozoans, and seagrasses. Oviparous (Ref. 240), monogamous (Ref. 52884). Flesh reported to be of excellent quality (Ref. 3797); marketed fresh and salted (Ref. 5217). Friendly toward divers (Ref. 9710). Have been reared in captivity (Ref. 35419).
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Marilyna meraukensis (de Beaufort, 1955)
Merauke toadfish |
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Syacium maculiferum (Garman, 1899)
Clearspot flounder |
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Acromyrmex crassispinus (Forel, 1909) |
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Gomphosus varius Lacepède, 1801
Bird wrasse |
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Leptoptilos crumeniferus (Lesson, 1831)
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