Goldengirdled coralfish
📖 Overview
Found in coastal to outer reef drop-offs with rich invertebrate growth to 60 m depth; may also occur in areas with sparse coral growth. Feed on sponges . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28 - 30; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 19 - 21. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Goldengirdled coralfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Form pairs during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 3 - 60 m . Tropical; 28°N - 24°S, 94°E - 173°W north Queensland, Western Australia, and New Guinea; Indonesia and the Philippines, and very seldom along the Chinese coast.
🌿 Ecology
sponges (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Goldengirdled coralfish.
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