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Inhabits coastal and inner reef sand flats and slopes, often in large lagoons (Ref. 48637). Found normally over clean, medium-grained sand patches interspersed with coral heads. It shares its habitat with the larger species such as V. longipinnis. Occurs in pairs or small groups and has been observed in burrows. Monogamous (Ref. 52884). Observed to rock back and forth when moving near the burrow.
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Clarotes laticeps (Rüppell, 1829)
Widehead catfish |
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Pteragogus cryptus Randall, 1981
Cryptic wrasse |
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Raja clavata Linnaeus, 1758
Thornback ray |
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Pseudorhombus dupliciocellatus Regan, 1905
Ocellated flounder |
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Schedophilus velaini (Sauvage, 1879)
African barrelfish |