Ayliffe's goatfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits rocky reefs and coral areas. Mimics and aggregates with Lutjanus kasmira during the day. Disperses at night to feed.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ayliffe's goatfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ayliffe's goatfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ayliffe's goatfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 35 m . Tropical south to Seychelles, east coast of Africa to South Africa; east to Myanmar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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