Diagnostic Description
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This species is further distinguished by having the following characters: median predorsal scales 4; scale rows on cheek 2; conical teeth absent on side of lower dental plate, 0-2 on upper plate of initial phase and often 2 on terminal male; lips slightly covers the dental plates; caudal fin in subadult slightly rounded to truncate and slightly emarginate in terminal male. Colour of male distinctly bicolored, with purple-brown anterior, and oblique division to pale yellow posterior; female entirely dark brown with red-orange tail (Ref. 9793, 90102).
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli
Diseases and Parasites
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Iridovirosis. Viral diseases
- Recorder
- Toshihiko Matsusato
Life Cycle
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Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 9
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits seaward coral and rocky reefs. Feeds on benthic algae (Ref. 9710).
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Inhabits seaward coral (Ref. 58652) and rocky reefs (Ref. 9710); inner reefs with rich coral habitat (Ref. 48636). Feeds on benthic algae (Ref. 3488). May occur in small groups of 1 TP with 1 to 3 IPs (Ref. 9793). Caught mainly with traps, nets and other types of artisanal gear. Minimum depth reported from Ref. 90102.
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli
Importance
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fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli