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Inhabits reef channels or along slopes that are subject to strong currents (Ref. 48637). Occur in current-swept seaward coral reefs. Usually form aggregations and feed on zooplankton as well as sponges (Ref. 9770). Juveniles associated with isolated patches of rubble or crevices with proper-sized shelter holes (Ref. 1602). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form large schools to feed on zooplankton (Ref. 48637). Also taken by drive-in nets (Ref. 9770). Marketed fresh or dried-salted. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30874. Popular aquarium fish (Ref. 37816).
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Barbus oxyrhynchus Pfeffer, 1889
Pangani barb |
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Hetereleotris tentaculata (Smith, 1958)
Locusthead |
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Saurida flamma Waples, 1982
Orangemouth lizardfish |
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Erythrocles schlegelii (Richardson, 1846)
Japanese rubyfish |
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Symbolophorus veranyi (Moreau, 1888)
Large scale lantern fish |