Blackbar devil
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit coral-rich and surge areas of clear lagoon and seaward reefs . Commonly associated with Pocillopora or Acropora corals . Feed on filamentous algae, small benthic invertebrates, and occasionally small fishes . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs . Diurnal species.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 14 - 16. : short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackbar devil is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 20 m . Tropical; 30°N - 30°S East Africa to the Line and Tuamoto islands, north to Japan, south to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
filamentous algae, small benthic invertebrates, and occasionally small fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Blackbar devil.
🔍 Similar Species
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