Azurina Meridiana
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit inshore and offshore rocky reefs . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13. A prominent white spot just behind the posterior base of the soft dorsal fin.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Azurina Meridiana is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Azurina Meridiana is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 9 - 34 m. Subtropical; 25°S - 27°S, 81°W - 79°W Southeast Pacific: Endemic to Desventuradas Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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