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Diagnostic Description

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Distinguished by the following characteristics: first dorsal fin with VII spines; lack scales on the head and anterior section of body; have modified basicaudal scales on the caudal peduncle; have completely separate pelvic fins; light to dark brown body color with darker bars on sides (Ref. 92840).
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Roxanne Rei Valdestamon
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Biology

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Inhabits sandy areas with rock or algae cover (Ref. 92840).
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Cristina V. Garilao
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