Acapulco major
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rocky reefs . Territorial herbivore, feed on farmed turf-algae within their territories . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Acapulco major is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Acapulco major 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 2 - 16 m . Tropical; 33°N - 9°S, 118°W - 77°W
🌿 Ecology
farmed turf-algae within their territories (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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