Tattoo-chin rockskipper
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Adults occur in the intertidal zone of rocky shores, benches and surge seaward reefs . 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): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 16 - 17. Intricate pattern on the chin of this species is distinctive .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tattoo-chin rockskipper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 30°N - 31°S north to Ryukyu and Bonin Islands, south to Kermadec and Rapa Islands; Mariana in Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tattoo-chin rockskipper.
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