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Found in dense aggregations during the day on patch reefs, around coral formations, or on sandy bottoms (Ref. 9710). Juveniles common in Thalassia testudinum beds (Ref. 5217). Feeds on crustaceans, small mollusks, and small fishes. Frequently exhibits a territorial 'kissing' display in which two contenders push each other on the lips with their mouths wide open (Ref. 9710). Marketed fresh. Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35420).
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Sparganium erectum L.
Branched burreed |
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Scleropages formosus (Schlegel & Müller, 1844)
Asian bonytongue |
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Pheidole bicarinata Mayr, 1870 |
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Strongylura senegalensis (Valenciennes, 1846)
Senegal needlefish |
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Genypterus capensis (Smith, 1847)
Kingklip |