Orangeback fairy-warsse
📖 Overview
Occurs in small groups along reef edges with rubble patches in depths to about 25 m. Juveniles in small groups in shallower depths . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Recognized by the yellow-to orange back in all but very small juveniles. Males more orange and have a dark-red crown-like mark on the head .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Orangeback fairy-warsse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 25 m , usually ? - 15 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Orangeback fairy-warsse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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