Smallscale wrasse
📖 Overview
Found solitary or in small groups on coastal slopes with sparse reef formation, inhabiting the open areas ; also on silty sand or mud bottoms. Feeds on benthic crustaceans (other stomach contents were polychaete remains and fish scales) .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11. A slender finely-scaled species with a distinct small black spot on side, at eye level, just past the pectoral fin .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smallscale wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Smallscale wrasse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 46 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
benthic crustaceans (other stomach contents were polychaete remains and fish scales) (Ref
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🛡️ Conservation Assessment
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🔍 Similar Species
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