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- Introduction
- Description
- Ecology and Distribution
- Evolution and Systematics
- Catalogue of Life Synonyms
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- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
- Additional Resources
- Literature References
Overview
Biology
Source and Additional Information
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Inhabits shallow coastal sand and rubble flats, often near mangroves (Ref. 48637). Occur in areas of fine sand in shallow lagoon reefs. Adults occur in pairs while juveniles were often seen in small groups. Feed on small invertebrates by sifting mouthfuls of sand. Monogamous (Ref. 52884). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Breeding pairs are commonly found sharing a single burrow (Ref. 56281).
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Haplochromis burtoni (Günther, 1894)
Burton's mouth-brooder |
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Scarus niger Forsskål, 1775
Dusky parrotfish |
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Plectorhinchus schotaf (Forsskål, 1775)
Minstrel sweetlip |
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Siganus vulpinus (Schlegel & Müller, 1845)
Foxface |
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Apogon exostigma (Jordan & Starks, 1906)
Narrowstripe cardinalfish |