Coral siphonfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits sheltered waters of lagoons and coastal inlets. Often seen in groups of approximately 30-40 individuals, hovering over pocilloporid coral Seriatopora hystrix .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coral siphonfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Coral siphonfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 22 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Philippines and Malaysia south to Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
🌿 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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