Striated dottyback
📖 Overview
Found among the interstices of overlapping laminar corals or near the bases of whorled corals on coral reef drop-offs in depths of 18-20 m, also in crevices in 15-37 m depth. Solitary (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 15; Vertebrae: 10 - 16. Presence of a large, dark grey to black sub-basal ovoid spot on the caudal fin and dark stripes on body. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Striated dottyback is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Striated dottyback is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Striated dottyback is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 15 - 37 m . Tropical; 26°N - 20°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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