Nosey dottyback
📖 Overview
Found among corals and seagrasses ; and around a large boulder in a macroalgae dominated biotope, mixed with large sponges and sparse encrusting hard corals on rock platform .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23 - 25; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nosey dottyback is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
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🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Nosey dottyback is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 8 - 11 m . Tropical; 3°S - Indian Ocean: Kenya to Mozambique, Aldabra I.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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