Nalolo
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit coral reefs . Are mesoplankton feeders . Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 15; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 14 - 17. Body dusky ground in color with pale spots, dusky stripes anteriorly, short stripe on pectoral base.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nalolo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical west of mid-Indian ocean ridge, north to Djetta, Saudi Arabia and south to Sodwana Bay, South Africa, and Cargados Carajos [=St.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Nalolo.
🔍 Similar Species
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