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Inhabits mid-waters along steep outer lagoon and seaward reef drop-offs. Also found along rocky shores (Ref. 30573, 48637). Usually in small groups but forms large schools in oceanic locations or on reefs subject to strong currents (Ref. 48637). Juveniles and subadults feed on benthic algae; adults feed on zooplankton. Pair spawning has been observed. Caught with nets (Ref. 30573).
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Trachinotus ovatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Derbio |
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Callionymus limiceps Ogilby, 1908
Rough-headed dragonet |
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Steindachneria argentea Goode & Bean, 1896
Luminous hake |
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Bodianus anthioides (Bennett, 1832)
Lyretail hogfish |
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Lepidocephalichthys birmanicus (Rendahl, 1948) |