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- Overview
- Description
- Ecology and Distribution
- Evolution and Systematics
- Catalogue of Life Synonyms
- Relevance
- References and More Information
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Overview
Biology
Source and Additional Information
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Adults occur in shallow rocky and sandy substrate; juveniles in shallow reefs, estuary mouths and intertidal pools, sandy beach surf zone. Omnivorous on seaweeds, sponges and bivalves. Also feeds on crustaceans, worms, mollusks, and fish. Sold fresh or whole and as bait.
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Nesiarchus nasutus Johnson, 1862
Black gemfish |
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Apogon franssedai Allen, Kuiter & Randall, 1994
Frans' cardinalfish |
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Rhabdalestes leleupi Poll, 1967 |
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Auxis thazard subsp. thazard (Lacepède, 1800)
Frigate tuna |
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Scarus ferrugineus Forsskål, 1775
Rusty parrotfish |