Table Of Contents
- Overview
- Description
- Ecology and Distribution
- Evolution and Systematics
- Catalogue of Life Synonyms
- Relevance
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Overview
Biology
Inhabits coastal waters from shoreline to about 150 m depth, over mud and sandy mud bottoms. Most abundant in waters less than 60 m at temperatures above 18°C. Juveniles and sub-adults enter estuaries and rivers. Feeds mainly on small fishes and crustaceans. Peak spawning season from late spring to early autumn in tropical West Africa (Ref. 4780).
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Pseudocheilinus evanidus Jordan & Evermann, 1903
Striated wrasse |
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Pterocryptis bokorensis (Pellegrin & Chevey, 1937) |
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Hoplolatilus cuniculus Randall & Dooley, 1974
Dusky tilefish |
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Chrysiptera starcki (Allen, 1973)
Starck's demoiselle |
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Coryphaenoides ariommus Gilbert & Thompson, 1916
Humboldt grenadier |