Phoenix devil
📖 Overview
Adults are found exclusively in surge zone of seaward reef margins . They occur in or near Acropora or Pocillopora coral patches . Benthopelagic . A solitary territorial herbivore . Feeds on benthis algae . 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 - 17; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. : short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Phoenix devil is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Phoenix devil is currently being compiled.
🥚 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 - 8 m . Tropical; 30°N - 24°S East Africa to Marquesan, Society and Tuamoto islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
benthis algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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