Four-fingered lipsucker
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Found on rocks in the surf line constantly washed by sprays or breakers. Attains less than 12 cm TL. Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 24 - 25. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Four-fingered lipsucker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Four-fingered lipsucker.
🔍 Similar Species
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