Lined rockskipper
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Adults occur in the intertidal zone of rocky shores, rocky reef flats , including rock pools, harbors and mangrove zones . They graze algae on rocks by groups . 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 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 25; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 23 - 25. Color dusky, greenish with dusky lines. Males with crest and dorsal with alternate dark and pale oblique lines . Living specimens may exhibit a complex facial pattern similar to, but not quite as intricate as, that of Entomacrodus niuafoouensis, and barely discernable parallel pinstripes on their sides.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lined rockskipper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lined rockskipper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 3 m . Tropical; 32°N - 28°S Central Pacific: Guam (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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