De Buen's coris
📖 Overview
Occurs in areas of mixed sand and rocky substratum; juveniles found in tide pools, but may occur in deeper waters. Stomach and gut contents have gastropods (mainly Strombus maculatus), pelecypods (with mytilid and Lima), ophiuroids (Ophiocoma), hermit crabs (Pagurus pascuensis), crabs (with Trapezia), and echinoids; with mollusks as the major prey items .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for De Buen's coris is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for De Buen's coris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for De Buen's coris is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 60 m . Tropical known only from the Easter Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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