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Inhabits clear shallow areas with sandy bottoms, usually in the vicinity of seagrass beds and corals (Ref. 2683). Feeds mainly on mollusks; also crabs and shrimps (Ref. 3726). A protogynous hermaphrodite; sexual dimorphism apparent in head shape and length of pelvic fin (Ref. 5292). Builds nests with coral debris. Dives head first into the sand when frightened (Ref. 9710). Marketed fresh (Ref. 3726).
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Stolephorus nelsoni Wongratana, 1987
Nelson's anchovy |
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Thryssa setirostris (Broussonet, 1782)
Longjaw thryssa |
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Chaetodon rainfordi McCulloch, 1923
Rainford's butterflyfish |
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Scorpaenopsis cirrosa (Thunberg, 1793)
Weedy stingfish |
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Enchelybrotula gomoni Cohen, 1982 |