Ocellate soapfish
📖 Overview
Found on coral heads of lagoon and seaward reefs from 3 to at least 15 m . Solitary or in pairs, seldom seen (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Body and fins dull yellowish brown; prominent dark ocellus on opercle; dark brown spot on each side of chin . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ocellate soapfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 8 - 30 m . Tropical; 30°N - 18°S East Africa to the Society Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands and south to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Ocellate soapfish · Ocellated podge · Ocellated soapfish |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Janomenunosarashi · ジャノメヌノサラシ |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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