Andaman dottyback
📖 Overview
Inhabits coral areas and is relatively common . Also found in coastal, lagoon and exposed seaward reefs (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 25; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. This species distinguished by the following characters: 22-25 (usually 24) segmented dorsal-fin rays; 13-15 (usually 14) segmented anal fin rays; 16 circumpeduncular scales; second anal-fin spine much stouter than the third; a distinct bright yellow to orange stripe or series of spots along the base of the dorsal fin (when preserved pale grey to pale brown) . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Andaman dottyback is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 35 m . Tropical North West Shelf of Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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