Bodianus Prognathus
📖 Overview
Found around folios corals and rarely swims out in the open. Adults found between 7 and 20 m, while juveniles were seen only below 30 m depth . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11. Snout long and pointed. Posterior corner of mouth anterior to forward margin of orbit by about 1/2 eye diameter .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bodianus Prognathus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bodianus Prognathus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 7 - 30 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Fanning Atoll, Line Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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