Silver sweeper
📖 Overview
Inhabits rocky and coral reefs . Found hiding in caves during the day and feeding on zooplankton at night. Solitary or in small groups .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 35 - 42; Vertebrae: 25. This species is characterized by the following: 3.5 scale rows above lateral line; usually pinkish caudal fin in fresh specimens; posterior nostril usually compressed .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Silver sweeper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Silver sweeper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Silver sweeper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 40 m . Tropical distributed in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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