Fleckfin dottyback
📖 Overview
Found in rock and coral reef habitats, including surge channels, reef slopes and drop-offs . Cryptic and seldom seen (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27 - 29; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. Caudal fin rounded or truncate to slightly emarginate . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fleckfin dottyback is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fleckfin dottyback is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Fleckfin dottyback is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 60 m . Tropical Pacific Ocean: Micronesia and Australia to American Samoa.
🌿 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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