Paragobiodon Kasaii
📖 Overview
Inhabits coral reefs of bays at the reef edge, or on the reef slope at depths of 2-16 m. Individuals live commensally on the branches of species of coral genus Pocillopora, mostly with Pocillopora eydouxi .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished by the following characters: P-V 3/II II I I 0/9; origin of first dorsal fin posterior to the upper base of pectoral fins, origin of pelvic fins directly below the lower base of pectoral fins; colour of head and body light reddish yellow, median fins black and paired fins translucent .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paragobiodon Kasaii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Paragobiodon Kasaii is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Paragobiodon Kasaii is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 16 m . Subtropical
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