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Found over hard, open bottoms at the bases of reefs and over sand and rubble patches (Ref. 1602); also observed in deep coastal to outer reef drops-offs subject to strong currents (Ref. 48637). Often in pairs (Ref. 1602). Monogamous (Ref. 52884). Feeds on zooplankton, especially copepods and crustacean larvae. Darts into a hole when alarmed (Ref. 1602). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 27115.
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Diplodus bellottii (Steindachner, 1882)
Senegal seabream |
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Scolopsis vosmeri (Bloch, 1792)
Whitecheek monocle bream |
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Chromis cyanea (Poey, 1860)
Blue chromis |
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Siganus sutor (Valenciennes, 1835)
Shoemaker spinefoot |
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Pervagor janthinosoma (Bleeker, 1854)
Blackbar filefish |